Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 1099

Stokes Counseling Services; Bristol (CT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to join their innovative WISE program. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide in-home counseling to seniors and individuals with medical conditions or intellectual disabilities, allowing for a flexible schedule tailored to personal and client needs. You'll be empowered to conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and deliver impactful therapy while ensuring the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and professional growth, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Insurance paneling

Continued education opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of counseling experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to conduct intake assessments and formulate treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental and behavioral health of clients with mild to moderate conditions.
• Maintain written documentation of assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Psychological Assessment

Documentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Active LPC Licensure in Connecticut

Job description

Are you passionate about working with seniors, individuals with medical conditions, or those with intellectual disabilities? We are hiring a Licensed Professional Counselor to join our WISE program, which provides mental health services to these communities and their families/caregivers. We seek a skilled, ethical, licensed professional counselor with expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and documentation. This role offers flexibility to work in clients' homes (wherever they reside) on your own schedule, delivering care that significantly enhances their quality of life while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Hiring for:
Licensed Professional Counselor (non-crisis)
Location: Bristol, CT area
Type of role: 1099 (70/30 - Reimbursement) (Minimum 10 clinical hours weekly)

Qualifications:
Active LPC licensure in Connecticut
1099 (70% Reimbursement) (Fully licensed clinicians)

About Stokes Counseling Services:
Headquartered in Naugatuck, CT, Stokes Counseling Services is a leading mental health private practice in Connecticut. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our group practice comprises licensed clinicians (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCA, LMSW, MFTA, APRN, PMHNP) who provide an array of counseling services and individual medication management. We also deliver telehealth services state-wide and in-home mental health therapy to specific areas.

About the position:
Licensed Professional Counselors can provide in-home, non-crisis outpatient mental health counseling to clients of our WISE program, designed to service seniors, medically compromised and intellectually disabled communities, and/or their families/caregivers. LPCs have the autonomy to manage their own schedules, allowing them to set appointment times and arrange their work hours based on client needs and personal preferences. This includes the ability to work evenings or weekends if desired, though not required. We support a healthy work-life balance and encourage LPCs to design a schedule that fits their lifestyle while ensuring client needs are met.

Note: WISE Program Clinicians are not on call and are not case managers. This is a clinical role and we can resource connect as needed.

Who we are looking for:

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• 1 -3 years experience conducting counseling/talk therapy sessions with diverse client populations.
• Previous experience working in the medical field with seniors and/or intellectually disabled clients *do not have to have experience with all 3 to apply.
• Passion for in-home work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced proficiency in conducting intake assessments and formulating treatment plans.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide and maintain documentation within the appropriate time frames.
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle for work or reliable transportation.
• Spanish speaking preferred (Not Required)

What you’ll do:

• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse issues and conduct standardized counseling/talk therapy sessions for Stokes Counseling clients.
• Perform intake/biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate clients' mental and behavioral health status.
• Formulate differential diagnoses along with short-term and long-term goals.
• Provide and maintain written documentation of intake, assessments, progress/contact notes, interventions, treatment plans, and termination notes within the designated time frame.

Benefits:

• Insurance paneling
• Continued education opportunities: Take advantage of free CEUs presented by our Clinical Leadership team and peers.