Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Berkeley, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Mental Health Counselor
Specialty LMHC
Salary 80,000 – 95,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Position Type Full Time Part Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Buffalo, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/19/24

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC)

We are looking for a Mental Health Counselor to join our team and provide our patients with professional mental health evaluations and cultivate treatment plans for patients with mental health issues.

A Mental Health Counselor’s responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group interventions and overseeing the overall mental health wellbeing of their patients.

Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them overcome mental health issues and lead a healthier life.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
  • Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment.
  • Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
  • Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
  • Evaluates clients physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelors degree in psychology, counseling or a related field required.Masters degree preferred.
  • Appropriate state credentials and licensing required.

Salary: $80,000 to $95,000 yearly!

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Professional Development
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Diverse Clientele
  • Advancement Opportunities

Apply now and make the difference!