Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

- Exciting opportunity to join our team as a contractor mental health therapist.

-Hybrid (telework/remote & In person) opportunity, flexible scheduling (5-10 hours per week)

-LPC required

-License in New Jersey required

Core Duties

• Interview clients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.

-Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.

-Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions and needs.

• Discuss progress toward goals and objectives, such as medication regimen, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems, with clients.

-Responsible for carrying a clinical caseload, either online via secured HIPPA Compliant Telehealth platform or face to face at our organization, while maintaining required productivity level as detailed by the Clinical Director.

-Ability to accurately recognize crisis situations, assess potential danger to clients and/or others, and effectively intervene, for example calling crisis/ 988 if suicidal or homicidal thoughts evident.

-Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as an LPC.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lyndhurst, NJ 07071