LPC-A

Overview
Join our dedicated mental health and behavioral services team as a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-A). In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support to individuals across diverse age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and behavioral issues while promoting positive change and resilience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your clinical skills within a supportive environment committed to client-centered care and community impact.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate clients’ mental health status and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions utilizing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety during acute episodes, including crisis management protocols.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and motivation for change.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, document progress, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage medical documentation accurately, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medical records using appropriate medical terminology and ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9).
• Provide specialized support for clients with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including behavior management strategies and special education considerations.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-A) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with disabilities in clinical or community settings.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling techniques, and diagnostic evaluation methods.
• Proficiency in crisis management, trauma-informed care, and addiction counseling approaches.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical documentation standards, CPT coding for billing purposes, and ICD coding systems (ICD-10/ICD-9).
• Ability to perform patient assessment accurately and deliver effective individual or group counseling sessions.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clients from diverse backgrounds in a supportive manner. Join us in making a meaningful difference by empowering individuals through compassionate mental health care! This role is ideal for motivated professionals eager to expand their clinical expertise while contributing positively to community well-being.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person