Primary Counselor

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Counselor to join our mental health and behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive counseling services to individuals and families, supporting their journey toward recovery and well-being. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges through evidence-based practices and empathetic care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a dynamic, supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding systems, to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions utilizing approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric or behavioral emergencies effectively.
• Facilitate child and family counseling sessions to promote healthy communication, coping skills, and family dynamics.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and case management records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and community resource referrals.
• Engage in ongoing research and data collection efforts to improve clinical outcomes and support evidence-based practices within behavioral health.

Skills

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and clinical counseling settings.
• Strong knowledge of crisis management techniques and crisis intervention protocols.
• Expertise in motivational interviewing to foster client engagement and motivation for change.
• Familiarity with hospital environments, home & community care settings, and PTSD care requirements.
• Skilled in medical terminology, medical records management, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and documentation standards.
• Ability to perform patient assessments using diagnostic tools like ICD coding systems; experience with diagnostic evaluation processes.
• Excellent case management skills with the ability to coordinate services across multiple providers and settings.
• Competence in social work principles, behavior management strategies, and applied behavior analysis techniques.
• Strong communication skills for intake interviews, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Join us as a Primary Counselor if you're passionate about providing impactful mental health services through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and innovative treatment approaches!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person