Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Mental Health Counselor
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 90,000 – 100,000 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/09/24

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000

Job Summary:

Our team provides outpatient behavioral health services, these clinics provide services ranging from individual and group therapy to substance abuse assessments and treatment. Its mental health program takes a recovery-oriented approach to alleviate symptoms and restore emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social well-being.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual problems.
  • Maintains accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.
  • Works closely with members of the health care team in the development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment, and accepted social work interventions.
  • Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems.
  • Develops working relationship with leaders in community resource groups, representing the organization at meetings and on various committees that address the social needs of patients.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree required Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling
  • One of the following independent licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Must have (2) two years of professional experience.
  • Must possess knowledge of counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and could make independent judgment related to counseling as a direct service is essential.

Salary: $90k - $100k a year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

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