Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Counselor/Therapist to join our dynamic mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, and groups. 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, crisis intervention, and innovative therapeutic techniques in a compassionate environment committed to excellence in patient care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify mental health conditions.
- Deliver evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis tailored to individual client needs.
- Facilitate individual, group, family, and child counseling sessions focusing on issues such as grief, trauma (including PTSD), addiction, gender identity, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic pain management.
- Implement crisis management protocols to ensure client safety during emergencies; provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Maintain meticulous medical documentation and medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations; utilize medical terminology effectively for accurate record-keeping.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, medical professionals, special education staff, and case managers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Engage in clinical research activities and data collection efforts to improve therapeutic outcomes; stay current with advancements in behavioral health practices and ICD coding updates.
- Facilitate groups for mental health and/or substance abuse.
Experience
- Proven experience providing psychotherapy or mental health counseling in outpatient or inpatient settings; hospital experience is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise working with children, adolescents, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder, geriatrics, and diverse populations.
- Hands-on experience with crisis intervention techniques, behavior management strategies, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and trauma-informed care including PTSD treatment.
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions; knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic purposes.
- Strong background in social work or clinical counseling with a focus on patient assessment and case management; experience working within HIPAA guidelines is essential.
- Ability to utilize various therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), art therapy, dance therapy, and psychopharmacology principles when appropriate.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to behavioral health conditions; experience documenting medical records accurately using CPT coding is a plus. Join our team if you’re eager to empower clients through compassionate care and innovative therapies! We welcome energetic professionals committed to making a difference in mental health treatment while fostering growth within a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
