About the Role
The Licensed Professional Counselor will offer mental health services to clients, including assessments, treatment plans, and therapy sessions. The role involves working with diverse populations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Educate clients and families about mental health issues.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Provide crisis intervention and support.
- Conduct outreach and community education programs.
- Facilitate support groups and workshops.
- Coordinate care with other service providers.
- Advocate for clients' needs and rights.
- Document sessions and progress notes.
- Attend team meetings and case conferences.
- Provide supervision and guidance to interns and trainees.
- Develop and implement prevention programs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client information.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals.
- Assist in the development of program policies and procedures.
- Engage in research and evidence-based practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience with telehealth and virtual counseling.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Experience with trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity issues.
- Experience with program development and evaluation.
- Certification in specific treatment modalities.
- Experience with grant writing and funding.
- Knowledge of healthcare policies and regulations.
- Experience with community partnerships and collaborations.
- Ability to train and supervise other professionals.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of mental health advocacy and policy.
- Experience with public speaking and presentations.
- Ability to work with individuals with severe mental illness.
- Knowledge of substance abuse and addiction treatment.
- Experience with crisis management and response.
- Ability to work with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health.
- Experience with family systems and dynamics.
- Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site
Team
Multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Education
- Master's degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited institution.
- Completion of a supervised internship or practicum.
- Passing scores on the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and state-specific exams.
Licensure
- Licensed as a Professional Counselor in the state.
- Maintain current licensure and complete continuing education requirements.
Certifications
- Certification in specific treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR).
- Certification in trauma-informed care.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Experience with psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Experience with individual, group, and family therapy.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of community resources and referral networks.
- Knowledge of prevention and wellness programs.
- Knowledge of mental health advocacy and policy.
Abilities
- Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Ability to advocate for clients' needs and rights.
Commitment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Commitment to evidence-based practices and research.
Additional Information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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