Counselor

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor to join our dynamic mental health and behavioral services team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive counseling and therapeutic support to individuals across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct support, clinical interventions, and innovative therapy modalities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Conduct thorough intake assessments to evaluate clients’ mental health status, medical history, and psychosocial needs using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards for accurate documentation.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage urgent situations involving PTSD care, grief counseling, addiction issues, or behavioral crises with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and secure medical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, medical professionals, educators, and case managers—to coordinate care plans for clients with disabilities or developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or special education needs.
• Utilize telehealth platforms effectively to provide remote counseling sessions while adhering to clinical research protocols and CPT coding standards for billing purposes.
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation of patient care activities, assessments, progress notes, and treatment outcomes in accordance with medical terminology standards.
• Stay current on behavioral health trends by engaging in ongoing research and professional development related to ICD coding updates, mental health therapies, and crisis management techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling psychology or related field; licensure or certification as required by state law.
• Proven experience in mental health counseling within outpatient or inpatient settings; hospital experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and psychopharmacology principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities—including autism—and geriatric populations.
• Expertise in crisis management techniques for urgent situations involving PTSD or acute behavioral issues.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic evaluation and medical documentation accuracy.
• Experience utilizing telehealth technology for remote patient care delivery.
• Excellent communication skills for intake interviews, patient assessment discussions, and collaborative case management meetings.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of medical records and patient information. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care! This role offers an engaging environment where your clinical expertise will directly influence positive outcomes for diverse client populations while supporting their journey toward mental wellness.

Pay: $24.61 - $29.64 per hour

Work Location: In person