Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job description

Position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Vice President
Position Description: Responsible for providing therapies to individuals, couples, groups, and families to promote ideal mental health and the Healing Heart Center

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Responsible for referring clients to specialists as necessary
Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Assist with insurance processes and client account collections
Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions and needs.
Conduct trainings as needed virtually or in person
Assisting clients into the relaxation rooms
Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
A flexible, creative, entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of LifeSkills Connection Inc.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; interpersonal and networking skills
Understanding of personnel and compliance records management; ability to maintain confidentiality
Maintains CEUs as required for continued active registration

Education and Experience Requirements:
·Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LISW
·Graduate from an accredited master’s social work or behavioral health education program.
·An advanced level license by a state professional certifying body that is permitted by law to provide care and services without direction or supervision.
·Master’s degree required