Fully Licensed Clinical Therapist (CMHC, LMFT, or LCSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Palisades Counseling, we want to create an atmosphere of safety and support for people as they search for peace and well-being. A place where a strong relationship between the therapist and client can promote healing and positive change. The name Palisades literally means, “a fence of stakes set firmly in the ground as for enclosure or defense.” We are looking for like-minded professionals to continue supporting our patients while building clientele.

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled fully licensed therapist to join our team. Candidates must currently hold an active clinical license and be authorized to practice independently. This position is not open to candidates who are still pursuing licensure or require clinical supervision toward licensure.

This role provides counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, and families while supporting their emotional, relational, and mental well-being. The ideal candidate is client-centered, collaborative, and committed to ethical, evidence-based care.

Because we serve clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including many members of the area’s predominant faith community, candidates should be comfortable providing respectful, culturally responsive care to clients whose religious beliefs and values may play an important role in their lives and treatment goals. Therapists are expected to support each client without judgment and without imposing their own personal beliefs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate emotional, psychological, and relational needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client goals and clinical presentation.
• Provide individual, couples, and family therapy addressing concerns such as:
  • Mental health concerns
  • Communication and relationship challenges 
  • Conflict resolution 
  • Parenting and family dynamics 
  • Life transitions 
  • and crisis situations
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions.
• Support clients in developing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and healthy relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other providers, to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education regarding mental health, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and effective communication.
• Remain current on research, therapeutic approaches, and best practices in clinical care.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in one of the following areas:
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Social Work 
  • Psychology 
  • or a related field

• Must currently hold an active, unrestricted license as a CMHC, MFT, or LCSW and be authorized to practice independently.
• Applicants who are pre-licensed, provisionally licensed, working toward licensure, or seeking supervised clinical hours will not be considered for this position.
• Experience providing therapy in a clinical or counseling setting.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities and assessment practices.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy skills.
• Ability to foster a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for clients with varied cultural, religious, and personal backgrounds.
• Proficiency in assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and families.
• Assessment and diagnostic experience.
• Experience supporting clients who incorporate religious beliefs, faith, or spirituality into their personal lives and therapeutic goals.

Top Perks & Benefits:

• Part-time and full-time options available.
• Competitive pay ranging from $40 to $80+ per hour, depending on experience and licensure.
• Health insurance benefits for therapists seeing 28 or more clients per week.
• Monthly training meetings and frequent mentoring.
• The opportunity to be part of a positive, friendly team with a broad range of experience.
• Opportunities to lead workshops and presentations.