Gilchrist Clinical Counselor

Education

Master's degree in a counseling-related field required, MSW preferred.

Experience

Clinical experience in assessing, intervening, and providing time limited counseling to clients grieving a loss which may include anticipatory grief and or caregiver stress. Experience in public speaking in a variety of settings with groups of varying size. Experience in facilitating support groups. Experience and/or willingness to serve as a field instructor for MSW interns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mental health and bereavement knowledge and experience to ensure understanding of the basic issues of human development and behavior

• Analytical skills necessary to assess client needs, to establish a plan of care and to effect appropriate interventions

• Time management skills and discipline required to efficiently and effectively manage job duties

• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete required professional documentation and correspondence.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively engage clients, interns and community members

Licensures, Certifications

• LCPC or LCSW-C preferred.

• If candidate does not have the highest level of clinical licensure at the time of hire then they have 6months to obtain such, otherwise face the consequence of termination.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive in rural, suburban and urban areas to provide grief counseling and support services.

• Ability to walk and climb stairs as appropriate.

• Ability to access partner facilities, schools and offices in the community.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed virtually, inside the organization's offices, and in community settings in all types of weather conditions

• Able to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of grieving clients and establishes a plan of care, coordinates same with the interdisciplinary team

• Provides support to family members for caregiver stress and /or anticipatory grief throughout Gilchrist

• Provides time-limited grief counseling to assist clients in adjustment to pending and/or loss

• Assesses needs for counseling beyond the time frame or scope of Gilchrist Grief Services and provides referrals for service in the community

• Maintains documentation in the electronic medical record

• Conducts support groups and workshops as assigned

• Facilitates special events within the scope of services ch as: celebration of life events, caregiver seminars, CEU events to the community and Gilchrist staff, and other related bereavement outreach

• Conducts outreach, education, training sessions and debriefings in the communities assigned. Identify other community outreach opportunities.

• Develop and maintain relationships with business, churches, healthcare organizations and others to ensure that they aware of Gilchrist Counseling and Support

• Participates in the bereavement on-call system. Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Establish performance metrics aligned with the department and organizations strategic plan

• Supervises Social Work interns from master's level programs as assigned

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.