Mental Health Counselor / Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counselor or Therapist to provide high-quality therapeutic services to individuals, couples, or groups. The primary objective is to help clients identify, understand, and resolve personal, social, and psychological challenges through evidence-based practices. This role involves maintaining a consistent caseload and fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for healing and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake interviews and clinical assessments to determine client needs and mental health status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals and objectives.
• Facilitate individual, family, or group therapy sessions using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, or Solution-Focused Therapy.
• Perform ongoing clinical evaluations to monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as necessary.
• Identify and manage crisis situations, including conducting suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plan updates.
• Liaise with external healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Ensure all clinical practices adhere to ethical guidelines, state laws, and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure to practice (e.g., LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent). Associate-level licensees under supervision may be considered depending on experience.
• Proven experience in providing direct clinical services to a diverse population.
• Strong knowledge of the DSM-5-TR and various psychological assessment tools.
• Exceptional active listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Work Environment
This position is typically based in a private practice, community health center, or residential facility. It requires the emotional resilience to manage secondary trauma and the ability to maintain professional boundaries in a clinical setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE