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What is an LPC Government?

An LPC Government job typically refers to a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) position within a government agency. These professionals provide mental health counseling services to individuals, families, or specific populations, such as veterans, inmates, or those receiving public assistance. Responsibilities may include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and offering therapy sessions. LPCs in government roles often work in community mental health centers, correctional facilities, schools, or social service agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the LPC Government position?

To excel as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in a government setting, you'll typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field, state licensure, and experience providing mental health services. Familiarity with government case management systems, secure documentation protocols, and relevant therapeutic modalities is important. Exceptional interpersonal communication, cultural competence, and problem-solving skills are essential for effectively serving diverse client populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications are crucial for delivering high-quality, ethical care in accordance with government standards and for navigating complex social service environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by LPCs working in government roles?

LPCs in government positions often work with clients facing a wide range of complex issues such as trauma, substance abuse, and socioeconomic hardships, which can present unique counseling challenges. They may encounter high caseloads and the need to balance direct client care with detailed documentation and compliance with government regulations. Collaboration with social workers, law enforcement, or other agencies is common and can require strong teamwork and communication skills. Building resilience and effective self-care strategies is important for managing the emotional demands of the role. Despite these challenges, many LPCs find government work highly rewarding due to the opportunity to make a significant positive impact in their communities.

What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Lpc Government jobs?

Cities in Wisconsin with the most Lpc Government job openings:

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PTNB Masters Level Clinician II - CRC West

Centers for Independence

Milwaukee, WI โ€ข On-site

$52 - $78/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CRC West - Milwaukee, WI 53218

Position Type: Part Time - Union

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Health Care

Job Purpose: This is a professional position that is responsible for the intervention and stabilization of psychological and social needs presented by adults in psychiatric crisis. This position is a part of a community based, recovery oriented, team of people who provide prevention and intervention services to voluntary adults in psychiatric crisis at the CRC.

Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

  • Working with the CRC team to identify medical, psychological, and social needs of adults in psychiatric crisis. As well as engaging the consumer in the process of determining desired linkages to resources in the community that will assist them in stabilizing their crisis and improving the quality of their life.
  • Providing accurate documentation and maintaining consumer files as required by agency policy, government regulations and applicable local, state and federal codes.
  • Assisting in various leadership roles within a team, ensuring all of the activities in the CRC are recovery oriented; assist with training of new staff and occasional facilitation of team meetings. As well as providing community education regarding crisis management and the mental health service industry.
  • Providing community education regarding crisis management and the mental health service industry.
  • Provide supervision and support to CRC clinical interns.
  • Support completion of and sign off on clinical documentation as directed by Senior Program Manager/Associate Director.
  • Support management team and clients in crisis situations, communicating effectively and versed in de-escalation techniques.
  • Complete referrals from community partners and potential clients for CRC services, support staffing of referrals with CRC staff and management.
  • Complete referrals to community partners as needed to meet client needs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: (Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)

  • Minimum Required Education: Master's Degree is required in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or related Human Services Field and full licensure in related field, LCSW or LPC.
  • Minimum Required Experience: Completion of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, and completion of necessary items related to licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
Required License โ€“ Certification โ€“ Registration

Issued By Governing Body if applicable: LCSW or LPC

Travel Type: None

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Travel is not required for this position.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Spanish, both orally and in writing is desired.
  • Experience with adults undergoing a psychiatric crisis.
  • Knowledge of community resources available to consumers in the Milwaukee County area.
  • On Occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighting at least 50 pounds. Must also be able to climb at least two flights of stairs.
  • This position requires participation in reoccurring โ€˜on-callโ€™ duties and flexibility in daily work schedule to adequately meet program needs, which may include evenings or weekends.
Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

Working Conditions: This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments including the Crisis Resource Center, office settings and may include outdoor areas. Work areas may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, and fluctuating temperatures and require the use of stairs. Employee is expected to contribute to a 24 hour/7 day per week crisis response staffing capability.

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