Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations, including children, and adolescents,. Your expertise will help clients navigate emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their mental health goals through evidence-based practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives while working within a collaborative and supportive environment committed to excellence in care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to determine client needs.
- Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and evidence-based practices.
- Provide individual, group, family, and child/youth therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth platforms, ensuring adherence to clinical documentation standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Engage clients in crisis intervention and crisis management techniques to ensure safety and stability during urgent situations.
- Utilize clinical documentation tools like EMR/EHR systems to accurately record patient care, medical records, treatment progress, and clinical notes following HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, case managers, medical professionals, and research teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Conduct mental health education sessions on topics such as grief counseling, addiction counseling, PTSD care, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, gender issues counseling, and chronic pain management.
Experience
- Licensed as a Mental Health Professional with active certification in accordance with state licensing boards.
- Proven experience working with children and adolescents in outpatient or inpatient settings; experience with pediatrics preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Strong background in crisis intervention, crisis management, behavior management strategies, and social work principles.
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders such as mental health conditions combined with substance use or developmental disabilities.
- Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical terminology relevant to mental health diagnoses.
- Knowledge of telehealth therapy practices along with experience using EMR/EHR platforms for clinical documentation.
- Prior inpatient or outpatient experience within clinic settings; experience working with individuals with autism or geriatrics is a plus.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations involving trauma survivors or individuals experiencing grief or gender-related issues while maintaining clinical ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards.
Join us to empower individuals on their journey toward mental wellness! We are committed to fostering a professional environment that values your skills and supports your growth as a Licensed Mental Health Professional dedicated to making a difference every day.
Pay: $37.41 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
