Behavioral Health Counselor

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Behavioral Health Counselor and make a meaningful impact on individuals' mental health and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive counseling services, support crisis intervention efforts, and facilitate therapeutic processes across diverse populations. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges, fostering resilience and recovery in a compassionate environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills in outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, and community settings while advancing your career in behavioral health.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including intake interviews and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), art therapy, and grief counseling.
• Implement crisis management strategies to de-escalate situations involving mental health emergencies or behavioral crises, ensuring patient safety and appropriate intervention.
• Facilitate specialized counseling for populations with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, chronic pain conditions, addiction issues, gender identity concerns, and geriatrics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate social work principles, case management techniques, and medical terminology understanding.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant medical records and document all patient interactions thoroughly using medical documentation standards while adhering to CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives and data collection efforts to improve treatment outcomes and contribute to the advancement of behavioral health practices.

Experience

• Proven experience providing psychotherapy or mental health counseling in outpatient or inpatient settings with a focus on diverse client populations.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, crisis management, behavior management, and working with individuals with disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic evaluation and medical recordkeeping; telehealth experience is highly desirable.
• Background in working with children and families through child & family counseling or special education programs; experience in pediatrics or geriatrics is a plus.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles relevant to behavioral health treatment.
• Strong skills in social work practices, patient assessment techniques, addiction counseling strategies, and trauma-informed care including PTSD care.
• Ability to utilize research methods and data collection tools to support clinical research projects aimed at improving patient care outcomes. Join us to empower individuals through compassionate counseling while developing your expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment!

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person