Mental Health Counselor Wanted

Mental Health Counselor

The Freedom Center

Mount Vernon

Full-time

 

We are currently seeking a talented mental health counselor to provide outpatient behavioral health services for adults, families, and adolescents in an office
based setting.

Duties include but not limited:
• Conducts a thorough diagnostic assessment through the use of interviews, observations of clients, gathers information form collateral sources, and performs testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provides treatment; conducts individual, family, and group therapeutic services within the scope of practice; provides competent services in accordance with the agency’s established standard of care.
• Maintain a minimum productivity level of 50% billable service
• Communicates with families, probations officers, caseworkers, schools, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process and documents all client-related contact in compliance with agency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to engage the client in the therapeutic process and to disengage at the appropriate time.
• Holds client information in the strictest confidence. Takes special care to protect the client’s rights to confidentiality.
• Maintains a complete and updated clinical record for each assigned client; utilizes the agency’s established standard operating procedure to comply with documentation requirements.
• Engages in supervision, consultation, and applicable educational opportunities to develop expertise in the field of service.
• Supports the relationship between the agency and the community by demonstrating respectful, courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors and other employees.
• Work as a team member with all staff at the Freedom Center, treating fellow staff members with respect and sensitivity to the requirements of their jobs as evidenced by a willingness to assist other team members, mutual problem-solving and program development, etc.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures and directives of the immediate supervisor and administration.
• Other duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Worker, LPCC, LSW, or LISW.
• Independent License Preferred
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose & treat human injuries,
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and methods of emotional and social development of individuals,
• Knowledge of diagnostic classification of mental disorders,
• Knowledge of principals of legal, ethical, and professional rules conduct,
• Knowledge of principles of HIPAA and other Federal and State laws regarding confidentiality and storage of health information.

Skills:
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Effective time management, assessing and prioritizing tasks, and working within deadlines to complete tasks.

 

 

106 E Gambier St, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050