Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Senior Licensed

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Senior Licensed Location: Methodist Hospital: Shift: Part-Time, Rotating: Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Senior Licensed provides a broad range of clinical services, including individual, group, and family counseling, within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves performing utilization review, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, as well as acting as a liaison with community and protective agencies. The counselor assesses psychosocial risk factors, provides mental health evaluations, and leads clinical supervision of interns and licensed staff. The position emphasizes de-escalation, safety, and trauma-informed care, supporting patients through acute crises, complex discharge needs, and legal considerations related to abuse, neglect, guardianship, and mental health placements. Key Responsibilities: Conduct face-to-face counseling with patients and families across individual, group, and family modalities. Perform utilization review and develop comprehensive discharge plans to ensure safe, effective patient transitions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely and appropriate ep...