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Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mindify Wellness And Care
place Newark, 07112
local_atm $40 - $50 an hour
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
Coping Skills
Grief and Loss
Stress
ECT

About Job

Mindify Wellness and Care seeks a compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our team. The LMHC will provide a range of mental health services to a diverse population of older adults facing a variety of challenges associated with aging.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of seniors, including gathering information about their mental, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy to address a range of mental health concerns common among seniors, such as:
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Grief and loss (bereavement, loss of independence)
    • Cognitive decline and dementia
    • Chronic illness and disability
    • Isolation and loneliness
    • Caregiver stress and burnout
  • Collaborate with other members of the care team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and home health aides.
  • Advocate for seniors' mental health needs and access to care.
  • Educate seniors and their families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available community resources.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and professional standards.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited program.
  • Licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of NJ.
  • 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services to older adults (preferred).
  • Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders common in older adulthood.
  • Experience with geriatric assessment tools and interventions (preferred).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong ethical and professional judgment with a commitment to client confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems (preferred).

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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
Coping Skills
Grief and Loss
Stress

Age Groups

Adults
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home