Mental Health Counseling Career
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 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/05/24

Job Objective:

The Mental Health Specialist (Counselor) will provide mental health treatment and social support to individuals aged 18 or older who may have difficulty maintaining community stability and independence due to mental illness. The role includes individualized counseling, life skills training, daily living skills training, accessing community resources, health and safety, financial management, and social support. Services will be client-centered and facilitated.

We offer a sign-on bonus.

Full-time and part-time both available.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical services primarily via video chat, developing and implementing person-centered, recovery-based treatment plans
  • Continuously assess treatment needs
  • Assist in the development, monitoring, and implementation of individual service plans
  • Work with clients to develop coping, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Educate clients about community services and act as an advocate in connecting clients to these services

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to provide various skill-building activities
  • Skills for enhancing caregiver roles
  • Ability to assist clients in developing daily and community living skills
  • Ability to assist clients in developing leisure time interests and activities
  • Knowledge, skills, and ability for symptom monitoring and management
  • Ability to assist clients in developing behavior and anger management skills
  • Ability and skills to maintain client confidentiality
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide closure and aftercare planning
  • Knowledge and understanding of family developmental issues

Academic/Work Experience:

  • Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology
  • Current state license by the state board is required:
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Must be able to practice independently without supervision
  • No disciplinary actions on the license
  • Experience providing direct clinical services
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a sympathetic nature
  • Computer literate
  • Good Wi-Fi connection

Pay and Benefits:

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • $90k-$104k per year
  • Full benefits available
  • Insurance provided
  • Full caseload can be established within a week
  • Minimal paperwork
  • Unlimited referrals

Onboarding takes as little as 3 days!

Apply with your CV now and get started today!

Please indicate your license and licensed state in your application.