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Master's Level Mental Health Therapist or Social Worker

Braden Counseling Center
place Sycamore, 60178
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Telehealth Flexible (Remote or Onsite)
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Counseling Social Work Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Full-Time
local_atm $30 - $40 USD /HOUR

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Counselor to provide comprehensive mental health support and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical counseling, with expertise in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy. The counselor will utilize evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy to promote mental well-being and growth. A commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, attention to detail, and client-centered care is essential to succeed in this position. Position includes 2 evenings weekly or one evening and Saturday. This can be a full-time or part-time position. Licensure determines pay rate. Full time includes full benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilize DSM-5 coding systems to determine client needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating modalities
  • Provide individual counseling sessions focused on mental health issues
  • Implement crisis management strategies and crisis intervention techniques to support clients experiencing acute distress or emergencies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management, medical documentation, and patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Utilize telehealth platforms effectively for remote counseling sessions while maintaining high standards of patient engagement and confidentiality.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation using appropriate medical terminology and diagnoses for billing purposes.

Experience

  • Proven experience in clinical mental health counseling
  • Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and trauma-focused care such as PTSD management.
  • Experience working with diverse populations including children, adolescents, and geriatrics
  • Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) for diagnostic evaluation and medical record keeping.
  • Prior telehealth experience is highly desirable; ability to adapt counseling methods for remote delivery effectively.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic principles
  • Background working within hospital or clinical environments that require adherence to HIPAA standards for patient privacy and data security. Join our team as a Mental Health Counselor to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals through their mental health journeys with professionalism, compassion, and evidence-based practices!

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Issues

Grief and Loss
Stress
Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Couples
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home