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Job Summary Join our dynamic mental health team as a dedicated Mental Health Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive psychological support to individuals across diverse populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based therapies, conduct thorough mental health assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans that foster healing and resilience. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional challenges, co-occurring disorders, and trauma, empowering them to achieve meaningful progress in their mental well-being. We value passionate professionals committed to making a positive impact through compassionate care and innovative therapeutic approaches. Duties Conduct comprehensive mental health and behavioral assessments to determine client needs and support treatment planning. Conduct detailed mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to accurately identify client needs. Deliver a variety of evidence-based therapies including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy tailored to individual client goals. Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management techniques to ensure immediate safety and stabilization for clients experiencing acute distress or emergencies. Facilitate individual, group, child & youth therapy, family counseling, and specialized sessions such as grief counseling, addiction counseling, and PTSD care. Maintain precise clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, clinical documentation standards, and medical terminology requirements within EMR/EHR systems. Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient assessments, research findings, and clinical ethical guidelines to promote optimal recovery outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on case management efforts, coordinate services for clients with co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities, and support integration of services across inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience Proven experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics in outpatient or inpatient settings with a focus on mental health counseling or clinical social work. Demonstrated proficiency in delivering evidence-based practices such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), art therapy, dance/movement therapy, or psychodynamic approaches. Hands-on experience with telehealth therapy platforms and familiarity with medical records management using EMR/EHR systems. Strong background in crisis management, trauma-focused therapy, grief counseling, and behavior management strategies for diverse populations including individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical documentation standards required for accurate recordkeeping. Experience working within clinical research environments or conducting mental health assessments that adhere to clinical research protocols is preferred. Familiarity with social work principles, patient care protocols in hospital settings, special education environments, and Geriatrics is advantageous. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise transforms lives through compassionate mental health care! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the tools needed to excel in this vital role.

Pay:

$55.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

LMSW, LMSW-CC, LCPC, LGPC

(Preferred)

Work Location:

In person