Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Job Description

Job Description

Christopher’s Reason is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our OASAS-licensed 822 Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. The LMHC will provide individual and group counseling to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, professional, and experienced in working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Please submit your resume, license/certifications, and references. Only New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselors will be considered. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based counseling, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Address substance use, mental health, trauma, coping skills, relapse prevention, and life stressors.
• Monitor client progress and complete required clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Coordinate care and make appropriate referrals to medical, psychiatric, and community resources.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and recovery staff to support client care.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Follow OASAS regulations, Christopher’s Reason policies, and program requirements.
• Participate in required trainings and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Experience working with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling practices.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable.