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Supervised by: Outpatient Director
Overview:
At The Well, our Mental Health Counselors play a key role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of our clients. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional who can effectively manage a caseload, understand diverse client needs, and uphold our core values in every interaction. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, clinical expertise, and a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
Core Values:
• Show Up with Generosity: We approach our work with a spirit of giving, offering our time and resources to ensure the success of our clients and the community we serve.
• Check the Ego: We value humility and teamwork over personal ambition; we work collaboratively to achieve our goals.
• Embrace Diversity: We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diverse voices and experiences.
• Grounded in Hope: We maintain an optimistic, resilient, and realistic outlook, empowering ourselves and others to overcome challenges and thrive.
Qualifications:
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Nebraska as a Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills including empathy, warmth, and the ability to build rapport quickly with clients.
- Ability to form effective therapeutic relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Skilled in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, or similar modalities.
- Ability to assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and adjust interventions based on progress.
- Comfort working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently while seeking supervision when appropriate.
- Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and professional ethics.
- Strong documentation and clinical record-keeping skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external providers to support coordinated care.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and feedback.
- Flexibility with scheduling, including occasional evening hours based on client needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients within the outpatient program.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic impressions and clinical recommendations.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Coordinate care with other providers, both internally and externally, to support client progress.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
- Educate clients on mental health topics, coping skills, and strategies for long-term wellness.
- Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as necessary.
- Support discharge planning and aftercare coordination to ensure continuity of care.
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