Behavioral Health Counselor
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- Location: Appleton, WI
- Facility: St. Elizabeth
- Department: Behavioral Health
- Schedule: PRN days
- Deliver essential and dignified personal care, actively promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence in daily living activities.
- Communicate critical changes in patient physical, mental, or emotional status swiftly and accurately to the nursing staff, ensuring rapid response and timely clinical intervention.
- Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and clinical observations thoroughly and accurately, ensuring high-quality, compliant health records for continuity of care.
- Maintain a safe and healing environment by proactively ensuring patient rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked, and that essential medical equipment is prepared and functioning.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- Must have LPC, LCSW, or APSW.
- Must have at least one year experience in behavioral health, with preference in acute crisis or inpatient.