Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Full Time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments, including mental health, substance use, medical, family, social, educational, and occupational history
2. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, and when appropriate, family members
3. Review and update treatment plans at clinically appropriate intervals
4. Deliver high-quality individual psychotherapy to clients with varying acuity levels
5. Conduct suicide, self-harm, or violence risk assessments and provide timely crisis intervention
6. Facilitate referrals to specialty behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community resources
7. Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care

1. Plan, prepare, and facilitate structured group therapy sessions, including psychoeducational, skills-based, process, and support groups
2. Use evidence-based interventions tailored to group needs
3. Monitor group dynamics and address individual and group-level challenges or conflicts effectively
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans
5. Update treatment plans based on client progress and group participation
6. Conduct brief individual check-ins as clinically indicated to assess progress, provide support, and reinforce treatment goals
7. Perform crisis interventions for group members, including suicide or self-harm assessments and safety planning
8. Perform admission assessments for new clients entering the IOP

1. Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, primary care providers, and other mental health professionals to ensure continuity of care
2. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record consistent with payer, Medicaid/Medicare, and organizational standards
3. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and organizational policies
4. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
5. Participate in community outreach and prevention initiatives
6. Adheres to all organizational infection prevention and control policies and procedures
7. All other duties as assigned.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Competence in culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively when completing several tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information
• Strong customer service skills. Display a positive and welcoming attitude.
• Proficient with computers and ability to learn computer software

• Prolonged periods of being in a stationary position during therapy sessions, group facilitation, and documentation
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment
• Frequent movement around the clinic to access therapy areas, office equipment, files, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and colleagues
• Occasionally position self, such as reaching, bending, stooping, etc. to access files, office equipment, etc.
• Ability to observe clients’ verbal and non-verbal cues, including body language, facial expressions, etc.
• Ability to read and review client records, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation both on paper and on computer screens
• Ability to maintain focus and attention during client sessions, group therapy, and team meetings.
• Ability to manage high-acuity situations, respond to crises, and make rapid clinical decisions
• Emotional resilience to work with clients experiencing trauma, mental health crises, or high distress levels
• Occasionally move objects up to 15-20 pounds, such as therapy materials, client files, office supplies, or small equipment
• Occasionally push or pull objects, including wheelchairs, chairs, tables, therapy carts, portable equipment, etc. up to 20 pounds