Licensed Counselor

At Eisenhower Center, we are committed to transforming lives through innovative rehabilitation, behavioral health treatment, and community reintegration services. As a nationally recognized leader in serving individuals with complex neurological, behavioral, and mental health needs, we provide comprehensive, person-centered care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful recovery and independence.

The Licensed Counselor serves as an integral member of Eisenhower Center's interdisciplinary clinical team, providing trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling services to adults with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically sophisticated professional who embraces innovation, values collaborative care, and demonstrates a commitment to measurable outcomes, resilience-focused treatment, and individualized recovery planning.

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, behavioral health, trauma, risk, and functional assessments to identify client strengths, challenges, goals, and treatment needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support rehabilitation, emotional wellness, behavioral stability, and community reintegration.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based interventions, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
• Trauma-Informed Care Approaches
• Utilize strength-based and recovery-oriented practices that promote self-determination, skill development, and quality of life.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, outcome measurement, and modification of interventions as clinically indicated.

Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice

• Foster a safe, empowering, and therapeutic environment grounded in trauma-informed principles.
• Recognize the impact of trauma, neurological injury, and adverse life experiences on emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning.
• Support clients in developing resilience, emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and individualized interventions that respect each client's background, values, and personal goals.

Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Support

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and risk management services as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address complex behavioral health concerns and develop effective intervention strategies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of positive behavior support plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Support staff in understanding behavioral presentations and trauma-responsive approaches to care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with physicians, neuropsychologists, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, direct care staff, and program leadership to coordinate treatment services.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings, case consultations, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary case reviews.
• Promote integrated care approaches that address the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant regarding mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care practices.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment reviews, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and applicable requirements established by:
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
• Community Mental Health (CMH) agencies
• Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• CARF standards
• Professional licensing boards and ethical codes
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems effectively and maintain documentation consistent with medical necessity and reimbursement standards.

Clinical Excellence and Professional Development

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outcome-focused clinical programming.
• Remain current on emerging best practices in behavioral health treatment, neurorehabilitation, trauma recovery, and evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in clinical supervision, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing advancement of Eisenhower Center's clinical excellence and innovative treatment philosophy.

Advocacy and Patient Engagement

• Advocate for the dignity, rights, and self-determination of all clients.
• Engage families, guardians, and support systems as clinically appropriate.
• Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health, recovery, coping skills, behavioral health conditions, and wellness strategies.
• Promote meaningful participation in treatment and support everyone’s journey toward recovery, independence, and community integration.
• All other related duties requested.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Michigan licensure in one of the following:
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC)
• Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP)
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health services to adults with complex clinical needs.
• Experience working with one or more of the following populations:
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Co-occurring behavioral health conditions
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills.
• Experience facilitating individual and group psychotherapy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation, post-acute rehabilitation, residential treatment, or behavioral health settings.
• Specialized training in evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, EMDR, or Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience developing behavior supports plans and positive behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of CARF accreditation standards and quality improvement practices.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Knowledge of brain injury, neurobehavioral rehabilitation, and cognitive-behavioral recovery models.
• Certification or advanced training in trauma-focused treatment approaches.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of all academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and other requirements necessary for state licensure.
• Current, active, and unrestricted counseling license (LPC, LMHC, LCPC, or equivalent) in the State of Michigan.
• License must be maintained in good standing thro…