Mental Health Clinical Counselor
California City, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 90,000 – 104,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's in Social Work Master's in Mental Health Counseling Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Master's in Psychology Doctorate in Psychology Master's in Counseling Master's Degree in Professional Counseling Doctorate in Social Work Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy Doctorate in Counseling
Position Type Full Time Part Time
Work Environment Telehealth Remote
Location Lombard, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/05/24

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist (Counselor)

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time, Remote

The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Specialist is to provide personalized counseling and life skills training to adults aged 18 or over who have difficulty maintaining their independence due to mental illness. The services will focus on developing daily living skills, accessing community resources, improving health and safety, managing finances, and social support. The specialist will provide individualized, client-centered, and facilitated mental health support services.

We offer a Sign-on bonus.

Job Overview:

  • Provide clinical services primarily through video chat to clients.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans based on person-centered, recovery-based approaches.
  • Conduct an ongoing assessment of treatment needs.
  • Monitor and implement the individual service plan
  • Help clients develop coping, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Educate clients on existing community services, and connect them to those services.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Have the ability to deliver various skill-building activities, enhance caregiver roles, assist clients in developing daily and community living skills, and develop leisure time interests/activities.
  • Have knowledge, skills, and abilities for symptom monitoring and management, behavior, and anger management skills.
  • Maintain client confidentiality, provide closure and aftercare planning for each client, and have a firm understanding of family developmental issues.

Academic/Work Experience:

To qualify as a Mental Health Specialist, the candidate must:

  • Hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology.
  • Have a current state license from the state board and be able to practice independently without supervision.
  • Have experience providing direct clinical services.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have a sympathetic nature
  • Computer literacy
  • A good Wi-Fi connection

Pay and Benefits:

The Mental Health Specialist position offers a sign-on bonus

  • Weekly direct deposit
  • $90k-$104k per year based
  • All healthcare and insurance benefits
  • A full caseload can be established within a week with minimal paperwork.
  • Onboarding can be completed within three days.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV today, and don't forget to indicate your license and licensed state.