Behavioral Counselor II - Community Health Development in Corpus Christi, TX

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities.

Responsibilities:

Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrates ability to provide psychosocial assessments, facilitate group and individual therapy in problem solving, coping skills, crisis intervention, and other counseling settings as deemed necessary

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience
• Must meet criteria for Behavioral Counselor Level I

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current LPC, LCSW, or LMSW required
• CPR (American Heart Association)
• De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time