Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Description

Master’s level or doctoral level mental health care provider who conducts clinical interviews with clients to determine treatment needs and appropriate services. Creates a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. Partners with clients, providing psychoeducation and psychotherapy, as they work toward personal goals. Promotes the values of Pearl Health Clinic within the Clinical Departments and the Community.

Service

• Provide excellent care to the clients/patients 
• Work collaboratively with others

Hope

• View challenges as opportunities for growth
• Take steps to promote professional development of staff

Solutions

• Solve problems with ambition and pragmatism
• Work to achieve organizational goals

Responsibilities – Counselor

• Ensures that clients have a chance to be heard. Instills hope, and partners with clients/caregivers to find solutions. 
• Capable of making accurate mental health diagnoses using DSM-5.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other health care team members with a focus on client goals, strengths, and barriers.
• Is able to team effectively with other health care providers and make referrals for appropriate services (e.g., medication management, case management).
• Is able to provide psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups with a range of presenting problems, ages, and client backgrounds. 
• Adheres to professional ethical standards (e.g., NASW, ACA, APA). 
• Documents services and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner. 

Requirements

Competencies and Qualifications

• Has passion for behavioral healthcare
• Values supervision and professional development
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter, motivated, and conscientious.
• Values working with underserved and marginalized populations and appreciates diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to provide 25 or more hours of direct service per week
• Able to successfully pass Criminal History background check
• Eligible for hire in United States

Level 1 Counselor - Entry Level Practitioner: 

• 0-2 years of experience
• LPC, LMSW, Service Extender, or similar licensure 
• Basic counseling skills
• Client referrals: 90% or more through Clinical Director
• Public Appearance/Teaching: 2 or less as a licensed professional
• Client Retention Rate: 30% or higher 

Level 2 Counselor - Practitioner:

• 2-4 years of experience
• LCPC, LCSW, or PSY licensure
• Intermediate counseling skills
• Developing or working towards a specialty subgroup population 
• Client Referrals: 75% or more through Clinical Director, 25% through independent sources (other clients, other agencies, etc.)
• Public Appearance/Teaching: 2 or more as a licensed professional
• Client Retention Rate of 50% or higher 
• Clinician performance evaluation: All areas are rated as “good” or better or clinician is compliant with correction plan

Level 3 Counselor - Senior Practitioner: 

• 5-7 years of experience
• LCPC, LCSW, or PSY licensure
• Advanced counseling skills
• Identified and certified in a unique modality 
• Client Referrals: 50% or less through Clinical Director, 50% or more through independent sources (other clients, other agencies, etc.)
• Public Appearance/Teaching: 5 or more as a licensed professional
• Client Retention Rate of 60% or higher 
• Clinician performance evaluation: All areas are rated as “good” or better or clinician is compliant with correction plan; there is at least one “superior” rating 

Level 4 Counselor - Advanced Senior Practitioner: 

• 7+ years of experience
• LCPC, LCSW, or PSY licensure
• Advanced counseling skills
• Identified and certified in a unique modality. Experience of 2+ years working with a specific population. 
• Client Referrals: 25% or less through Clinical Director, 75% or more through independent sources (other clients, other agencies, etc.)
• Public Appearance/Teaching: 5 or more as a licensed professional
• Client Retention Rate of 75% or higher 
• Clinician performance evaluation: All areas are rated as “good” or better or clinician is compliant with correction plan; there are at least three “superior” ratings