Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LMFT)

Job description 1. Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations to identify behavioral health concerns, mental health diagnoses, and psychosocial stressors. Utilize standardized assessment tools and diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5) to inform treatment recommendations. Evaluate client readiness for treatment and identify potential barriers to engagement. 2. Treatment Planning & Therapy Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs, goals, and evidence-based practices. Provide psychotherapy services, including individual, group, family, and/or couples counseling. Modify treatment plans based on ongoing assessment, client feedback, and clinical outcomes. Utilize various therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. 3. Crisis Intervention & Risk Management Identify and respond to clients in acute distress or exhibiting signs of crisis. Conduct suicide risk assessments and develop safety plans when indicated. Coordinate emergency interventions, referrals, or hospitalizations as necessary to ensure client safety. 4. Care Coordination & Collaboration Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, case managers, and other care team members to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Refer clients to appropriate internal or external resources for additional support, such as substance use treatment, housing services, or financial assistance. Advocate for clients' access to care and services in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner. 5. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with organizational policies and payer requirements. Document clinical services, treatment plans, client progress, and communications in accordance with HIPAA, state, and federal guidelines. Ensure compliance with all licensures, ethical, and legal standards set by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science and applicable accrediting bodies. 6. Professional Development & Quality Improvement Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and stay informed on current best practices and regulatory changes. Attend and contribute to regular clinical team meetings, case consultations, and supervision sessions. Support organizational performance improvement efforts, data collection initiatives, and outcome measurement programs. 7. Community Engagement & Education (as applicable) Participate in community outreach events, mental health education, or workshops as requested. Represent the clinic in a professional manner to community partners, referral sources, and stakeholders. Support stigma reduction efforts and promote mental wellness in the broader community. 8. Performs other duties as assigned Keywords environment-health-and-safety-hsse mental-health assessment-assessment-tools demand-side-management planning-and-forecasting electrical-engineering-and-planning planning-and-design treatment-planning policies-and-practices counseling-employee-assistance-programs-eaps computer-based-training corporate-risk risk-management risk-assessment risk-analysis care-coordination healthcare-providers youth-organizations-resources compliance e-health patient-medical-record electronic-health-record-ehr electronic-health-record-ehr-replacement clinical-services health-information-privacy-hipaa hipaa-compliance state-local-municipal professional-development training-and-development fashion-designers-collections credit-and-collections sensors-test-measurement social-engagement civic-engagement community-management education-training trade-shows-events health-education-medical-training medical-facilities-services health-promotion-recreation-wellness-benefits