Job Detail

Parish Health and Wellness is looking for a Mental Health Counselor to work with our team of professional counselors.

We are looking for LMFTs or LCSWs (an pre-license ASW/ AMFT) who desires freedom in developing their own caseload. The ability to multitask, problem-solve, and communicate effectively are key traits at which will assist you in this position.

SHIFT

This position is unusual and offers the flexibility to set your own hours. Working minimum of 25 hours per week. The office is open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 9 pm. You would have the ability to make appointments outside these main hours as needed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage patients, and their families as needed, in mental health counseling services addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties, including substance abuse
• Complete assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate wrap around services to promote optimal emotional and mental health
• Facilitate group counseling if desired or as needed
• Maintain confidential, accurate and timely health records on patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, discharge plans, and recommendations
• Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, drug and alcohol counselors, case managers, and other professionals to provide whole person care
• Interpret and explain to patients, staff, relatives, and community groups the social and emotional understanding of the factors pertaining to mental health disorders in order to provide a better understanding of the social aspects of environmental, emotional, and physical problems
• Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies
• Support program manager in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives of the program
• Attend team meetings to both lead discussions where appropriate and also discuss assigned individual patient caseload
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic work.
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and addiction.
• Knowledge of scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies.
• Ability to independently apply the principles of psychotherapeutic work.
• Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of work.
• Secure accurate psychosocial data, record such data systematically, write clear, accurate, and concise reports, and interpret statistical data.
• Maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of the mentally and emotionally disturbed or mental deficient, be tolerant, use tact, and maintain emotional stability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current LCSW/ ASW/ LMFT/ AMFT upon hire and maintain current.
• Current licensure (or pre licensure) by BBS California.

Parish Health and Wellness provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Parish Health and Wellness complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Work Location: Remote