Provide mental health counseling/therapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients.
Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed.
Provides ongoing therapy services for patients.
Works with patient to develop treatment plan.
Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

Counselor

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