At Wafa House, a Mental Health Counselor provides professional counseling services to individuals to support client's mental well-being. They help clients manage and overcome mental and emotional issues, develop treatment plans, and work towards personal and therapeutic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to client care. Duties and Responsibilities ❖ Conduct initial intake assessment to assess clients' needs and determine treatment plan ❖ Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy to clients ❖ Monitor the progress through informational and detailed clinical progress notes ❖ Develop safety plans with danger assessment for victims of domestic violence ❖ Complete psycho-social assessments for clients ❖ Strategize for client's well-being ❖ Implement psychoeducation within the respective area of presenting problem ❖ Assessing and diagnosing clients experiencing symptoms of psychological distress ❖ Working with clients to set goals and develop treatment plans for their presenting issue ❖ Perform other duties as assigned ❖ Show commitment to the organization's values and principles ❖ Show commitment to the vision and the mission of Wafa House. Qualifications ❖ LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC required ❖ Prior experience/training in a similar position ❖ Ability to perform accurate assessment of the client's presenting problem ❖ Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical casework ❖ Ability to intervene in domestic violence crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense ❖ Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic populations ❖ Proficiency in oral and written communication skills ❖ Fluency in Arabic, Spanish or Urdu is a must ❖ Demonstrated ability in delivering patient treatment across all platforms Telehealth/virtual