Cognitive Therapist (LPC) Job ID 327895 Location US-MO-O'Fallon Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 700 S Woodlawn Ave Company SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC Position Type Full Time Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

O'Fallon, MO

 

New Location Opening May 2025

 

Cognitive Therapist

(Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Neuropsychologist)

Full Time

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30 pm

 

Great 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.

 

Responsibilities

Employees in this position will:

1. Conducts comprehensive initial assessment within scope of practice

2. Collaborates with the transdisciplinary team to determine the patient expected outcome

3. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions within scope of practice

4. Promotes patient and family understanding

5. Patient team conferences and family conferences

6. Provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy addressing identified impairments incorporating personally relevant functional activities created based upon patient interests and goals

 

7. Participates in goal directed community integration activities

8. Incorporates formal neuropsychological test results into the plan of care, therapy tasks, and behavioral management plans

9. Develops behavioral plans for patients, educates workforce members to assure consistency, monitors, and adjusts as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree appropriate to position requiredLicensed LPC/ Licensed Professional Counselor, NeuropsychologistCertified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires

 

Preferred Experience

Superior communication and interpersonal skillsAbilities to learn and teach psychological measures, observe confidentiality and standardization, and demonstrate accuracy, reliability and organizational skill Additional Data

Benefits:

Clinical Ladder Program (varies per location)Tuition ReimbursementStudent Debt Benefit ProgramExtensive and thorough orientation programTeam oriented environmentGenerous referral program Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coveragePaid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)A 401(k) retirement plan with company matchShort and Long Term DisabilityPersonal and Family Medical Leave

 

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.