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Mindful Cognition
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,819 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Mindful Cognition Lyndhurst, NJ Job Details Part-time | Contract $60
- $75 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications LPC Full Job Description
- Exciting opportunity to join our team as a contractor mental health therapist.
- Hybrid (telework/remote & In person) opportunity, flexible scheduling (5-10 hours per week)
- LPC required
- License in New Jersey required
Core Duties:
- Interview clients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.
- Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.
- Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions and needs.
- Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication regimen, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with clients.
- Responsible for carrying a clinical caseload, either online via secured HIPPA Compliant Telehealth platform or face to face at our organization, while maintaining required productivity level as detailed by the Clinical Director.
- Ability to accurately recognize crisis situations, assess potential danger to clients and/or others, and effectively intervene, for example calling crisis/ 988 if suicidal or homicidal thoughts evident.
- Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required.
Qualifications:
- Valid licensure as an LPC.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$60.00- $75.