Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional CenterO'Fallon, MO(Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Part-Time20 hours per weekGreat opportunity for therapist/counselor who is passionate about patients with neurological injury, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, to provide counseling and functional therapy to support recovery in our unique post-acute neuro setting.Neurological inuries often lead to sudden, life-altering changes in function, indepedence and self-identity. This would be providing patients 1-on-1 counseling session, facilitating social adjustment groups and participating in functional patient activities and outings. This person would be part of a trans-disciplinary team including, but not limited to PT, OT, SLP and 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 requiredLicensed LPC/ Licensed Professional CounselorCertified 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: 2025-11-01