Cognitive Therapist (LPC)

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional CenterO'Fallon, MOCognitive Therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Neuropsychologist)PRNMonday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30 pmStop by our Walk-In Interview Day!Wednesday, Sept. 3rd OR Tuesday, Sept. 9th9am-4pmThis is a great opportunity to meet our team, tour our facility and learn more about our benefits.SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center700 S. Woodlawn Avenue, O’Fallon, MO 63366Great opportunity for therapist/counselor who is passionate about brain injury patients to provide counseling and cognitive, functional therapy to support the recovery of patients who have suffered from an Acquired Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury in our unique post-acute neuro setting. At times individuals with a brain injury may have pre-existing psychological or mental health issues. This is a holistic rehabilitation role that addresses both psychological and cognitive impairments or aspects of recovery. This person would be joining a trans-disciplinary team of PT, OT, SLP, Counseling, Rec Therapist, Case Manager, Nursing at the Neuro Transitional Center, a 12 bed facility.Employees in this position will:1. Conducts comprehensive initial assessment within scope of practice2. Collaborates with the transdisciplinary team to determine the patient expected outcome3. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions within scope of practice4. Promotes patient and family understanding5. Patient team conferences and family conferences6. Provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy addressing identified impairments incorporating personally relevant functional activities created based upon patient interests and goals7. Participates in goal directed community integration activities8. Incorporates formal neuropsychological test results into the plan of care, therapy tasks, and behavioral management plans9. Develops behavioral plans for patients, educates workforce members to assure consistency, monitors, and adjusts as neededMinimum QualificationsMaster’s degree appropriate to position requiredLicensedLPC/ Licensed Professional Counselor, NeuropsychologistCertified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New HiresPreferred ExperienceSuperior communication and interpersonal skillsAbilities to learn and teach psychological measures, observe confidentiality and standardization, and demonstrate accuracy, reliability and organizational skill

Created: 2025-09-08