+ DESCRIPTION OF POSITION + The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources. Role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits. + QUALIFICATIONS + Professional/Educational + Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling or related field. + Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required. + State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred within one year of hire date. + DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required. + Personal + Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services. + Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. + Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required. + Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations. + Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers. + Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills. + Ability to work independently and be self-directing. Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including: + Medical, dental, vision plans + Paid time off + Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting + Life insurance + Disability coverage + Nurse residency program + Wellness program + Health club / gym membership reimbursement + Reward & Recognition programs + Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Assistance Program https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account