Mental Health Therapist

Clinical Therapist Job Description

Job Title: Full Time Clinical Therapist- LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, Psychologist

Position Overview: Inner Courage Counseling values working with passionate therapists who prioritizes the needs of their clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Therapists at Inner Courage Counseling will be responsible for maintaining their assigned caseload in addition to the following: meeting all required deadlines for documentation (case notes, treatment plans, diagnosis, etc.), attending scheduled staff meetings and required trainings, maintaining appropriate CE’s required for licensure and attending supervision as it applies to the candidate’s level of licensure. Please see below for a more detailed list of position requirements.

Why ICC?: Inner Courage Counseling is a local business that promotes the mental health and wellness of our community as a whole. We believe in creating and maintaining an atmosphere in which our staff and clients both feel supported and cared for. Our mission is to help clients find their truth through compassionate and quality counseling, to bring emotional peace and normalization to mental health struggles; one person, one counselor and one community at a time. We are a welcoming, dynamic, and collaborative team who takes pride in the work we do and values opportunities we have to make a difference in our communities. Our work environment promotes a connected community where clinicians and professionals can learn and grow to reach their highest potential and assist clients on that same journey.

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:Maintain a weekly schedule of 40 hours per week to include 24-28 hours of clinical work and 6-8 hours of administrative work plus additional meetings (ie. supervision, staff meetings, etc) as appropriate per clinician. (Must be maintained for 60 days to be considered a full time therapist).Diagnose and treat mental health disordersComplete all required clinical documentation per ICC requirements in an accurate and timely mannerMeet with clients regularly to provide counseling and appropriate treatment Collaborate with collateral treatment partners (ie. Guardians, other care members)Arrive to all scheduled sessions and meetings on timeConduct ongoing assessments of client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessaryRefer clients to outside specialists or agencies when necessaryFollow all ICC safety protocols, ethical code, and licensure requirementsFollow procedure for termination of clientsManagement of Client files for accuracy and completenessLearn and competently utilize EHR systemManagement of ICC calendar, client appointments and accuracy of weekly availabilityCommunicate with clients and staff in a timely manner, as needed.If pre/provisionally licensed provide two recorded sessions per month to use as tool within the supervisory setting as well as for training/educational purposesIntroduction phone calls to new clients prior to their first session

Administrative duties: Contribute to practice by accomplishing related tasks as neededAttend any mandatory trainings, reviews and meetings including supervision, mentor, staff meetings, and performance reviewsParticipate in marketing projects, as neededEstablish positive, trusting rapport with clients and staffAct professionally with all staff and clientsComplete all forms necessary for insurance participation and onboarding expectations.

Qualifications and SkillsMust adhere to mission and values of Inner Courage CounselingMust maintain confidentiality of clients by adhering to the requirements of HIPAAMust demonstrate effective and consistent time managementMust be organized and detail orientedMust value collaborative work and be a team playerMust be competent in basic use of technologyMust have strong written and verbal communication skillsMust promote inclusivity within the workplace while avoiding engaging in any negative actions which would be harmful to our team environment

Education/LicensureMinimum of a Masters degree in psychology, counseling, or social workMust either have obtained or be in the process of obtaining minimal state licensure

Pay StructureLicensure Level Pay RateMA $40/clinical hourLPC/LSW $45/clinical hourLCPC/LCSW $50/clinical hour

Administrative Time (1 administrative hour is applied per 4 clients seen) $15/hour

Benefits packageFull-TimeMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance available(50% of medical benefits paid)✓Supportive Team Environment✓401k Matching plan✓Individualized Schedule✓Supervision✓In-House CE Credit Opportunities✓CE Stipend✓Paid Leave Time✓Working with Awesome People!✓Responsive owners/leadership✓