Mental Health Counselor

Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and psychosocial evaluations. Diagnose mental health conditions within the scope of licensure and clinical practice. Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling sessions. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care. Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning when necessary. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical outcomes. Educate clients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, medications, and available community resources. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR) while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Coordinate care with psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care providers, social workers, and case managers. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with ethical standards, state licensing regulations, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field. Active state licensure as LPC, LMHC, LCPC, LCMHC, or equivalent (based on state requirements).2+ years of experience providing mental health counseling in clinical, hospital, outpatient, community, or private practice settings. Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based counseling techniques. Experience conducting mental health assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills. Ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse client populations.