Licensed Professional Counselor

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to determine client needs.
• Provide individual, group, family, and crisis intervention counseling tailored to clients’ unique circumstances.
• Utilize evidence-based therapies such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis to facilitate client progress.
• Manage cases involving co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD care, and chronic pain counseling.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards while ensuring confidentiality of patient records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, medical professionals, educators, and case managers to optimize patient care plans.
• Engage in ongoing research and professional development to stay current with clinical ethical guidelines and best practices in mental health counseling.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in outpatient or inpatient settings with a focus on pediatrics or special education.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, crisis intervention strategies, and behavior management techniques.
• Strong background in addiction counseling, grief counseling, gender issues counseling, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Familiarity with telehealth therapy platforms and delivering services via telehealth experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical terminology related to mental health treatment.
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and other behavioral health issues.
• Ability to work effectively within clinical documentation standards while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance