Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Master’s level or doctoral level mental health care provider who conducts clinical interviews with clients to determine treatment needs and appropriate services. Creates a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. Partners with clients, providing psychoeducation and psychotherapy, as they work toward personal goals. Promotes the values of Pearl Health Clinic within the Clinical Departments and the Community.

Service

• Provide excellent care to the clients/patients
• Work collaboratively with others

Hope

• View challenges as opportunities for growth
• Take steps to promote professional development of staff

Solutions

• Solve problems with ambition and pragmatism
• Work to achieve organizational goals

Responsibilities – Counselor

• Ensures that clients have a chance to be heard. Instills hope, and partners with clients/caregivers to find solutions.
• Capable of making accurate mental health diagnoses using DSM-5.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other health care team members with a focus on client goals, strengths, and barriers.
• Is able to team effectively with other health care providers and make referrals for appropriate services (e.g., medication management, case management).
• Is able to provide psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups with a range of presenting problems, ages, and client backgrounds.
• Adheres to professional ethical standards (e.g., NASW, ACA, APA).
• Documents services and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.