Part-time Mental Health Counselor: JFK Clinic Job Listing at Mercy in St. Louis, MO (Job ID JR2480302)

Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Mental Health Counselor (PLPC)

JFK Clinic – Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Part-Time (16 hours/week) | Benefit Eligible

About Mercy JFK Clinic:
The Mercy Hospital JFK Clinic is dedicated to serving uninsured and underinsured individuals who fall within Federal Poverty Guidelines. As part of Mercy Hospital St. Louis, the clinic is guided by Mercy's mission and values, providing quality medical and behavioral health care with compassion, dignity, and respect to patients of all ages. Position Details: Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate psychosocial support and therapy services to adults, children, and adolescents.
• Interpret patient perceptions of diagnoses and treatment through verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient development, temperament, coping style, medical care plan, and available social supports.
• Use developmentally appropriate methods to prepare patients and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Provide emotional support and teach coping skills during identified stress points.
• Utilize stress-reduction and relaxation techniques to support adaptive coping and self-expression.
• Plan and facilitate individual and family therapy sessions based on patient and clinic needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards.

Education

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related human services field

Licensure

• PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor)

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral health–related field

Certification

• SAFE certified

• Strong background in behavioral disorders, bereavement, and health-related psychosocial issues
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with patients and families
• Strong clinical judgment, empathy, and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform job duties

At Mercy, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care, professional growth, and serving those most in need. This role offers meaningful work, collaborative support, and benefit eligibility while maintaining a part-time schedule.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.