Mental Health 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 Longview, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/05/24

Mental Health Counselor

Job Description: Mental Health Counselor will provide individual and group mental health counseling sessions for students/clients of The Health Center.

Principle Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Provide individual and group mental health counseling for The Health Center clients consistent with standards established by the Washington State Department of Health and The Health Center policy.
  • Complete required documentation (intake, visit notes, billing slip, etc.) by the end of the next business day.
  • Participate with The Health Center interdisciplinary team to provide mental health care recommendations for students and/or multi-disciplinary team meetings with outside agencies.
  • Consult with primary care provider, teacher, school counselor, and other mental health professionals as needed.
  • Make appropriate referrals as needed based on clinical judgment, providing the student at least 2 options for care.
  • Provide counseling sessions for parents with students as needed. Provide case management, advocacy, and resource linkage.
  • Develop and facilitate support groups.
  • Maintain professional behavior and relationships with school faculty and staff and referral resources.
  • Attend monthly oversight staffing with the Mental Health Director. Assist The Health Center in following emergency procedure guidelines

Additional Requirements of the Position:

  • Effective oral and written communication skills and group facilitation skills.
  • Deliver “best practice” individual, small group, and family counseling services.
  • Organize work and efficiently meet service objectives.
  • Compliance with Washington State and United States federal laws and regulations for the provision of ambulatory mental health services.
  • Proper mental health record keeping in compliance with HIPPA.
  • Understanding of psychodynamics of children, adolescents, and treatment strategies for common mutual health problems of children and adolescents.
  • Culturally sensitive and willing to work with persons from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Bilingual Spanish desire