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

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor