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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

_Counselor (Art Therapist)_

_Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia_

_Full time, Days_** **_(32 hours/week, Three days a week and one weekend day, 9AM - 5:30PM)_

_Art Therapist Registered (ATR) highly preferred!_

Job Summary:

The Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

Essential Functions:

+ Responsible for Psychoeducation group facilitation.

+ Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), or outpatient psychotherapy.

+ Participates in information gathering, screenings, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.

+ Provides crisis assessment and referral services, offering community resource knowledge and collaboration.

+ Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).

+ Participates in continued education and in-service training.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

+ Master’s degree in Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)

Licensing & Certifications:

+ Required to have one of the below upon hire or within 24 months of hire: (required)

+ Counselor in Training (CIT)

+ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

+ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

+ Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)

+ Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (preferred)

+ Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) (preferred)

Experience:

+ Experience in a healthcare or social services setting (preferred)

+ If associate is a non-licensed eligible counselor, must have a minimum of one year work experience in healthcare, human or social services setting. (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]