Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Akea’s heart and counseling services
About the role
Join our dynamic mental health team as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals across diverse age groups and backgrounds. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and develop personalized treatment plans to promote mental well-being. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. This position offers an engaging environment where your skills in crisis management, behavioral therapy, and clinical counseling will directly impact positive outcomes for those we serve.
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding to accurately identify client needs.
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions employing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to support clients experiencing acute mental health emergencies, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Provide specialized counseling services including grief counseling, addiction counseling, PTSD care, gender issues counseling, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation and behavioral health records in compliance with HIPAA regulations while accurately coding services using CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on case management plans to coordinate patient care effectively across inpatient, outpatient, or clinic settings.
- Utilize telehealth platforms to extend access to mental health services while ensuring confidentiality and quality of care.
- Engage in clinical research activities or data collection efforts to support continuous improvement of therapeutic approaches and patient outcomes.
- Hold a valid state license as a Mental Health Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent credential.
- Demonstrate experience with psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Proven ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders.
- Experience providing crisis management and crisis intervention services in various settings including inpatient or outpatient clinics.
- Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for accurate diagnosis documentation; familiarity with CPT coding is preferred.
- Strong skills in medical terminology, medical records management, and HIPAA compliance to ensure confidentiality and proper documentation practices.
- Experience working with telehealth platforms is highly desirable to facilitate remote patient care.
- Excellent communication skills for intake assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries in diverse clinical environments. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise fuels hope and healing! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in areas such as psychopharmacology, special education strategies for pediatrics, behavior management techniques, and more. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate mental health care!
Job Types: Contract, Internship
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colmar, PA 18915