The Mental Health Counselor will counsel individuals and groups to promote
optimum mental health. The Mental Health Counselor will help individuals deal
with thoughts of suicide; addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting,
and marital problems; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues
associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist
in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Maintains
confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their
problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is
happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and
their relationships.
Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and
tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client
information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical
experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required
services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in
ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological
research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective
disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling
and guidance.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences,
human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal
services.
Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field required.
Appropriate state credentials and licensing required for CMAC, CACII, LPC,
LCSW or LMFT, BCBA, Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Physical Therapist,PMHNP or MD .
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Lifting up to 10 lbs
Driving
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Salary: $32.41 - $73.02 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Psychiatry
Schedule:
No nights
Work setting:
Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
Lithonia, GA 30038: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting
work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
