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 Bakersfield, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/21/24

Full Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW,LMFT,LPCC)
Patients and their loved ones receive supervised mental health treatments from the Mental Health Professional, who provides great, patient-focused care. As part of their duties, they perform evaluations, provide psychoeducation, run process groups, create treatment plans, and lead therapeutic counseling sessions in family, group, and individual therapy utilizing evidence-based methodologies.

Job Schedule : Full-time

Essential Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Assesses environment and patient’s safety status and reports/responds to actual and potential safety issues or changes in the patient's condition.

Qualifications:

  • 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)
  • Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.

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.