Outpatient Counselor - Bariatrics Outpatient - Owensboro Health
Owensboro, KY 42301
About the Job
Job Summary
Provides assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and education services for patients treated on an outpatient basis.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides outpatient individual and family counseling.
- Systematically and continually assesses the patient's physical and mental condition in collaboration with the patient/family.
- Identifies and refers patients to appropriate community resources as needed.
- Provides educational sources for individuals and client groups.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Psychology required upon hire OR
- Master's degree or higher in Clinical Social Work required upon hire OR
- Master's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- No experience required
- Psychologist - Licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Kentucky/ upon hire required upon hire OR
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
- LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position OR
- Heartsaver CPR AED required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Occasionally
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Rarely
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Frequently
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Occasionally
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Source : Owensboro Health