Behavioral Therapist LCSW LCSWR LMHC

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-performing, dedicated, fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC). You must be able to be credentialed with local and national health insurance companies.

We have an office filled with warm and supportive counselors, focused on a positive and supportive environment for mental health professionals, dedicated to best practices for clients, and mutual support for clinicians.

We are seeking highly skilled and driven clinicians dedicated to providing highest level of clinical care to clients.

Responsibilities

As a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor, you will have a pivotal role in providing comprehensive mental health support to our diverse clientele. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting thorough assessments to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients' backgrounds, needs, and goals.

Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based counseling techniques and modalities.

Facilitating counseling sessions with individuals, couples, families, or groups to address a wide range of mental health concerns.

Providing guidance, support, and psychoeducation to clients, helping them develop coping strategies and improve their overall well-being.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and integrated care for clients, including coordinating with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.

Maintaining accurate and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and ethical guidelines.

Engaging in ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field of behavioral health counseling.

Qualifications

Valid and active license as a Behavioral Health Counselor (LCSW, LCSW-R, or LMHC) in New York State.

Ability to pass a full background check.

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or a related field eligible for insurance credentialing. Degree must be from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated experience in providing individual, couples, and/or group counseling in a behavioral health setting.

Proficiency in evidence-based counseling approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Progressive Counting (PC), Play Therapy, or Mindfulness-based interventions.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic alliances with diverse clients, as well as their primary supports.

Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Adherence to ethical guidelines and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Clinically licensed counselors are strongly encouraged to accept a certain percentage of pro bono and/or sliding scale patients for individuals who cannot afford co-pays/deductibles.

This office is a free-standing professional office building, dedicated solely to this company.

We can begin credentialing you immediately, with full health insurance credentialing completed within appx 12 weeks (depending on insurance company speed).

To help scale you up, we will pre-pay first six months of your Psychology Today profile, and will provide free ZocDoc access

Full-time