Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW,LMFT,LPCC)
California City, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Mental Health Counselor
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 80,000 – 122,000 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 Salinas, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/14/24

Full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW,LMFT,LPCC)
Offers comprehensive academic, professional, and individual counseling services that cater to all aspects of a multicultural and diverse student group. Any area of counseling may be allocated to the counselor.

Job Schedule : Full-time

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate, timely and complete assigned documentation standards including client notations, mileage reports, etc.
  • Teach, assist and support clients in all aspects of activities of daily living that are helpful yet responsive to their readiness to take on increased responsibility.
  • Observe, monitor and report the general tone and mood of clients. Ensure agency safety protocols are implemented and adhered too. Assist clients in practicing and implementing appropriate safety protocols. Act as a positive role model.
  • Assist clients with shopping, meal planning and cooking daily; teaching skills as necessary.
  • Provide medication prompts and reminders and assure that medications are refilled in a timely manner. Provide medication assistance, proper storage of medications, and monitor client medication adherence as directed by specific program sites.
  • Provide transportation in personal and agency vehicles as directed. Teach use of public transportation systems. Assist clients to maintain all medical appointments.
  • Ensure adequate household supplies; obtain and transport supplies as needed and directed.
  • Assure all services provided meet the highest standards of care. Ensure that services are delivered in a manner that facilitates progress toward identifiable client goals while maintaining a reasonable degree of client satisfaction.
  • Ensure that all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements applicable to the program are adhered to and/or delivered, including compliance with program certifications as required and all licensing requirements.
  • Work as part of a team, providing prompt communication to all members.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, OR the equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Comfort in a fast-paced environment with multiple cases
  • Self-directed and able to work without supervision
  • LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, or LMFT in this state are required. We currently cannot accept applicants with an associates license, as they are not billable through Medicare.
  • Geriatric experience preferred, but not required.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word)

Pay and Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Professional liability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Minimal paperwork.
  • Full caseload for a busy and fulfilling schedule.
  • 80k-122k/year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation.