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Mental Health Counselor

Edgerton Hospital
place Edgerton, 53534
local_atm $53.8K - $71.7K a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Aging
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Trauma

About Job

With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community’s health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.

Our Mission

Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives

Our Vision

We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.

Our Values

I CARE
Integrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence.

Our Mental Health Counselor reports to our Chief Executive Officer and supports our Edgerton Hospital - Fulton Square Clinic by performing the following duties:

  • Conduct initial assessments to determine the client's mental health needs and concerns.
  • Develop treatment plans based on the assessment, setting clear goals and objectives.
  • Provide individual, family, or group therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and modalities.
  • Assist clients in developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
  • Offer a safe and empathetic environment for clients to discuss their feelings and experiences.
  • Address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and more
  • Create personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, setting achievable therapeutic goals.
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
  • Be prepared to provide immediate support and crisis intervention in cases of suicidal ideation, self-harm, or acute mental health crises.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including session notes, progress reports, and treatment plans.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards regarding client confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practioners, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Communicate with family members or support networks when appropriate and with the client's consent.
  • Educate clients about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
  • Advocate for clients' rights and access to mental health services within the community.
  • Stay current with the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and ethical guidelines by participating in ongoing training and professional development.
  • A master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
  • Must have completed all intern hours, be certified/licensed and be able to be billed under own NPI
  • Proficiency in various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
  • Trauma-informed certification preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients.

Let's talk Benefits -

  • Starts Day 1 - no waiting period!! (Except 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
    • Our health plan is unmatched by offering a $0 deductible & co-pay option.
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employer paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employer paid Long-Term Disability
  • Employer paid Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Flex Spending
  • 401(k) & Employer Match
  • EAP - Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous PTO offering

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Suicidal Ideation

Issues

Aging
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Trauma

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

DBT
ECT

Modalities

Families
Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Schools
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Forensic