Mental Health Counselor

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and improve their overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative treatment approaches. We are a Christian counseling group, and describe ourself as, "clinically descriptive and Biblically prescriptive."

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify mental health conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and applied behavior analysis tailored to each client’s needs.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on issues like grief, trauma (including PTSD), addiction, gender identity, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and chronic pain management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, medical professionals, special education staff, and case managers to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
• Maintain detailed medical documentation while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and accuracy in medical records.
• Utilize telehealth platforms for remote counseling sessions, expanding access to mental health services across diverse populations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid licensure or certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent credential required by state regulations.
• Proven experience in mental health counseling within outpatient or inpatient settings; hospital experience is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and psychopharmacology principles.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic purposes and CPT coding for billing processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to conduct intake assessments effectively and build rapport with clients from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards along with medical terminology relevant to behavioral health care.
• Telehealth experience is desirable to facilitate remote service delivery across multiple settings. Join us in delivering compassionate mental health services that transform lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive professionally while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Pay: $60.00 - $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person