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Job Title:

Mental Health Counselor - Professional Counselor Externship (LPC-IT)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Professional Counselor Externship position is a program to provide LPC-IT with an opportunity to obtain the necessary clinical hours to pursue a license within the state of Wisconsin. The primary responsibilities include care coordination, intake screening, and providing evaluation and treatment to patients in the form of individual, marital, family and group therapy in a clinical practice, as well as participating in evaluation, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans for patients. These services are provided under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor and according to the philosophy and practice objectives established by Marshfield Clinic Health System.

Opportunities available at various Wisconsin locations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Experience working with patients of all age ranges that have a range of mental health problems and diagnoses. Experience completing thorough intake assessments and making diagnoses. Experience providing ongoing treatment which addresses problems. Experience with individual, couple, family and group treatment. Experience identifying and understanding the psychodynamics of individuals. Experience working in a team environment. Experience completing thorough documentation in a timely manner.

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: State of Wisconsin license as a Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training (IT) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.