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

Job Summary

Occupation Mental Health Counselor
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 120,000 – 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 San Diego, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/21/24

Full Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW,LMFT,LPCC)
Providing supervised mental health services to patients and their loved ones, the mental health professional provides outstanding, patient-focused care. Their duties encompass doing evaluations, providing psycho-education, directing process groups, formulating treatment strategies, and organizing therapeutic counseling sessions that employ evidence-based methods in individual, family, and group therapy.

Job Schedule : Full-time

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Assesses environment and patient’s safety status and reports/responds to actual and potential safety issues or changes in the patient's condition.
  • Identifies risk factors, screening criteria, and interventions for patients with special precautions (e.g., suicide, homicide, falls, elopement).
  • Completes assessments, group notes, and all other documentation promptly and in compliance with requirements, as appropriate to scope.
  • Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge.
  • Conducts post-discharge follow-up as indicated.
  • Conducts one-on-one, group, and family psychoeducational and process groups.
  • Develops treatment plans and attends treatment planning meetings and reviews on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
  • Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
  • Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Candidates should have (LMFT , LCSW , LPC)

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.
  • 120k-130k/year. (For Full time)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

This is a great opportunity for therapists to join a supportive practice and make a real impact.