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 Santa Maria, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/27/24

Full Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW,LMFT,LPCC)

Because we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality mental health care, we are searching for mission-driven leaders who share these values. We also need your help as we work to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness while transforming access to high-quality mental health care in the United States and abroad.

Job Schedule : Full-time

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate. Provides appropriate support to members' families. May develop and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups.
  • Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Chart members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
  • May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed.
  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.
  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
  • Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

Qualifications:

  • Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.
  • Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
  • Candidates should have (LMFT , LCSW , LPCC)

Pay and Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 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)

The work is rewarding and our treatment centers are in beautiful locations! JOIN US!