Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Mental Health Clinician to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will help individuals navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a positive impact, possesses strong clinical skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care through innovative therapies and compassionate support.
Duties
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to ensure accurate patient records.
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to support patients experiencing acute mental health episodes or trauma-related distress.
- Provide specialized counseling for diverse issues including addiction, grief, PTSD care, gender issues, chronic pain management, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and geriatrics.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, monitor progress through medical documentation and data collection, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Utilize telehealth platforms to expand access to mental health services while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring secure medical records management.
- Engage in clinical research activities when applicable to stay current with emerging treatment modalities and contribute to the advancement of behavioral health practices.
Experience
- Proven experience in clinical counseling within outpatient or inpatient settings with a focus on behavioral health or mental health services.
- Demonstrated proficiency in psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and trauma-informed care.
- Hands-on experience working with children, adolescents, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and geriatrics is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate diagnosis documentation; experience with CPT coding is a plus.
- Strong background in crisis management, social work principles, behavior management strategies, and patient assessment procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to mental health conditions and experience maintaining HIPAA-compliant medical records.
- Experience working in hospital or clinic environments utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems; telehealth experience is preferred.
- Ability to handle complex cases involving PTSD care, chronic pain counseling, gender issues counseling, and working with individuals with disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Join us in transforming lives through compassionate mental health care! This role offers a fulfilling career path for clinicians eager to apply their skills across diverse populations while making a meaningful difference every day.
Education
Holds a master's degree in a field such as counseling, social work, or psychology.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
