Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit/Intern to join our dynamic behavioral health team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide vital mental health services under supervision, supporting individuals across diverse populations. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based therapies, conducting assessments, and developing personalized treatment plans to promote mental wellness and recovery. This paid position is ideal for professionals eager to grow their clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify client needs.
• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions employing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Provide specialized counseling for children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety and stability during emergencies.
• Engage in case management activities including patient care coordination, medical documentation, HIPAA-compliant record keeping, and medical records management.
• Utilize telehealth platforms to deliver remote mental health services while maintaining high standards of patient confidentiality and medical terminology accuracy.
• Support research initiatives by collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and contributing to clinical research projects related to behavioral health and addiction counseling.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning, behavior management, social work interventions, and special education needs.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques including motivational interviewing, grief counseling, PTSD care, substance use treatment, and working with people with disabilities.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic purposes and CPT coding for billing is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention and crisis management skills.
• Experience delivering services via telehealth platforms combined with strong patient assessment skills will set candidates apart. Join us in making a positive impact by providing compassionate mental health support! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative environment dedicated to client-centered care. We welcome motivated professionals committed to advancing their clinical expertise while helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys successfully.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote