Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Professional.
Location: Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, New York.
Job Type:  Part-time
Salary: $30 - $45 an Hour
Application Deadline: Till positions are filled.

About Us:
At Urban Mental Health Counseling Services, we are dedicated to fostering mental wellness and providing compassionate support to individuals in our community. Our team is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where clients can thrive and staff can grow, while happily providing services/doing the profession they love. We are currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our dynamic team to provide emotional and therapeutic support to clients in either individual or group settings .
Position Overview:
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will provide individual and group counseling services to clients facing a range of mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and support clients in their journey toward improved mental health.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and evaluations in line with the APA /DSM 5 TR to understand clients’ mental health needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based counseling and therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and workshops.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Collaborate with other professionals, including social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
- Stay current with best practices in mental health counseling and attend professional development opportunities.
- Provide support to counseling interns and young professional working towards valid/state licensure.
- Facilitate supportive referral to clients/individuals, and collaborate with other service organization in the community for the benefit of the client/population we serve.

Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Valid state licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) [non licensed or license eligible professionals, apply for our mental counselor - LP/social worker position to benefit from appropriate support/career development].
- Experience in individual and group counseling preferred.
- Understanding of mental health disorders and treatment modalities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic, patient, and culturally competent approach to counseling.

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and View email address on ziprecruiter.com (for external backup/tracking) with the subject line "Mental Health Counselor Application." We look forward to reviewing your application!

Urban Mental Health Counseling Services PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.