Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Vinokur Psychotherapy; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinokur Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, FL seeks aLicensed Mental Health Counselor to provide in-person counseling for seniors in an assisted living setting. You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse geriatrics populations.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with social workers and medical staff, and accurate EMR documentation for billing and research purposes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing mental health counseling.
• Expertise in psychotherapy techniques (CBT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care including PTSD).
• Experience with diverse populations including geriatrics.
• Experience conducting intake assessments and using ICD coding.
• HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual counseling in various modalities.
• Apply crisis intervention strategies for acute episodes.
• Offer counseling for PTSD, addiction, grief, chronic pain, and geriatrics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain terminology for billing.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Psychotherapy techniques

CBT

PTSD

Geriatrics

Crisis intervention

EMR documentation

Job description

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to seniors in an assisted living community. Your expertise will help individuals navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations ICD-10 coding systems to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual counseling sessions utilizing different modalities.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure patient safety during acute episodes.
• Facilitate specialized counseling for populations with PTSD, addiction issues, grief, chronic pain and geriatrics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers and medical professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical terminology and CPT coding for billing purposes; collect data for clinical research initiatives.

Experience

• Proven experience providing mental health counseling.
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy techniques such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care (including PTSD).
• Strong background working with a diverse populations across age groups including geriatrics.
• Experience conducting intake assessments using ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) and managing electronic medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to behavioral health conditions; ability to perform diagnostic evaluations accurately.
• Join us to empower individuals on their journey toward mental wellness! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can flourish while making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

Pay: potential earnings $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year fee for service

Work Location: In person