Behavioral Health Counselor, Knoxville Clinic
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Peninsula Overview:
Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of experience, Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives.
Offering both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, Peninsula is a leader in the changing healthcare environment. The hospital is located in Blount County, with outpatient centers in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier Counties. Additionally, Peninsula offers care specifically designed for seniors with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions at the Senior Behavioral Center located at Parkwest Medical Center. Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves.
Position Summary:
Provides professional behavioral counseling services to designated patient population, and provides counseling and discharge planning as well as other behavioral counseling services to patients and families. The general practice of behavioral counseling in a hospital or outpatient setting includes interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, mediation, supportive counseling, information and referral, problem solving, client education, and advocacy. This position has documented advance practice skills via certification and experience.
Recruiter: Brittany Partello || bpartell@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5363
Minimum Education:
Master’s degree from accredited graduate social work or counseling program.
Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health related field.
Licensure Requirement:
Must be licensed as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
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