Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LICSW, LMHC)
San Pablo, California, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Mental Health Counselor
Specialty
All Specialties
Salary
115,000
– 130,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Master's in Social Work
Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's in Psychology
Master's in Counseling
Master's Degree in Professional Counseling
Position Type
Full Time
W2 Salary
Work Environment
Outpatient
Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/16/24
Full-time Mental Health Counselor for Correctional Health Services Needed in Tacoma, Washington.
The MHC will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals who need and/or want services. This position is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services.
Detailed Tasks: Responsibilities:
- Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
- Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
- Completes required statistical reports.
- Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
- Coordinates patient care with other institutional programs.
- Leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid License of LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT in the state.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited institution.
- Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavior health setting.