Full-time/Part-time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Wanted at Park Avenue Psychotherapy PC in Gresham, OR

You make a difference in the lives of others. As a mental health professional you help improve the quality of life, ease the mind of stress, and lift the spirit with each patient encounter. Our medical team experiences the entire range of patient situations from detox to restorative progress, medical emergencies, chronic care management, mental health, and well-being, all while educating the patient on how to move forward and continue to improve their overall health even after their release.

With such a diverse patient population we are always seeking diversity in the team members we welcome to the family.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Medical Director and/or Medical Team Administrator to coordinate mental health treatment within the facility, as well as outside the facility
• Provide mental health in-service training to the medical, psychiatric and security staffs, as needed, and/or requested
• Intervenes and defuses mental health emergencies within the facility
• Attend commitment hearings, if needed (or per contract with facility)
• Develop treatment plans and goals for individual inmates
• Document all patient contacts
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Verify past patient mental health history, including verification of any psychotropic medications used
• Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary
• Work with nursing and mental health staff for post-release referral

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Salary:

$70,000 - $100,00 + BONUS

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active and unrestricted licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state
• Experience in counseling for at least two years, preferably in a clinical context, is required.
• Specialization in family therapy, couples therapy, substance misuse, or trauma is highly preferred.

Benefits:

• The caseload will be based on availability and experience.
• Access dental, vision, and health insurance.
• Obtain malpractice insurance.
• Get many client recommendations.
• With our assistance with billing and documentation, you may reduce your workload.

Take the next step in your counseling career by applying with your resume today.