Licensed Mental Health Professional

Company: A New Day Family Counseling
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Job Description:

We are actively seeking a compassionate mental health therapist for our clinic who is committed to therapeutic excellence for our patients. You will be responsible for doing diagnostic assessments, making customized treatment plans with goals and objectives, providing crisis intervention as needed, and following up with patients to ensure they are receiving appropriate ongoing care. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of clinical experience working with mental health patients as well as a current LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) license. Apply today if you're excited about this opportunity to advance your career in the mental health field.

Responsibilities:

Assist with intervention for patients when a crisis occurs
Assess patients' mental condition based on review of medical information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members
Monitor each patient situation on a frequent basis and offer the appropriate follow-up care
Recommend community services or specialists for patients and family members in need
Develop specific therapy plans with goals and objectives for individual patients
--- Conduct and interpret psychological evaluations for clients and their families
--- Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to achieve treatment goals, reduce symptoms and improve functioning

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or equivalent; masters degree preferred
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Requires CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications
Current and unrestricted state license as an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) or equivalent
Must have 1-3 years of mental health experience in a clinical setting
--- Independent licensure or close to sitting for exam: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PSYD, etc. preferred

About Company:
A New Day Family Counseling believes in healing hearts, growing minds, and restoring relationships. We are a diverse, client and family-centered practice offering an array of wellness services, including counseling, trauma-based treatments, child/teen therapy, family therapy, and group and couples therapy. We offer competitive pay with health insurance benefits, medical, dental, and vision, paid time off, as well as reimbursement towards professional development. Flexible schedule and receive regular supervision within a collaborative, positive environment. We value and offer an inclusive and diverse environment.

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