Corazon Counseling and Wellness, LLC.
United States, Remote
Job summary
The Mental Health Therapist functions as an independent healthcare provider who provides diagnostic assessment and treatment to adults, children, adolescents, and their families. Responsibilities include: assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual and group therapy and related documentation.
The Mental Health Therapist demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
The Mental Health Therapist will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.
Duties
- Perform assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.
- Conduct individual and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.
- Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.
- Ensure that each patient’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.
- Maintain progress notes and other documentation required for the client medical record and utilization management.
- Participate in clinical supervision.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- Valid state licensure in Wisconsin as a Mental Health Therapist or equivalent certification APSW, LPC-IT, LPC, LCSW.
- Strong skills in patient assessment and medical documentation SOAP note.
- Knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Familiarity with issues related to LGBTQ+ wellness is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in mental health practice.
Minimum or preferred requirements
One year of internship or work experience providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of mental health and behavioral diagnoses for children, adolescents, and adults.