The Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling/therapy to Carle patients within the Behavioral Health Department.

• Provide mental health counseling/therapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.

• Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
• Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed.
• Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
• With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.