Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Vinokur Psychotherapy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinokur Psychotherapy is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide in-home and nursing home mental health services to seniors. You will assess, diagnose, and treat, using modalities like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on crisis intervention and HIPAA-compliant documentation.

The position supports collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and emphasizes compassionate care, accurate coding, and data collection for research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations.
• Proficiency with psychotherapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and HIPAA-compliant records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations to develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual counseling sessions using multiple modalities.
• Implement crisis intervention protocols to ensure safety during acute episodes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Document medical terminology and CPT coding for billing; collect data for research.

Skills

Psychodynamic therapy

CBT

Trauma-informed care

Geriatrics

ICD coding

EMR software

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Tools

EMR systems

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 their home and nursing home setting. 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 using ICD-9 and 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: fee for service $40-65 per session

Work Location: In person/telemed