Mental Health Counselor

NeuLife; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful work helping individuals

Job summary

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is seeking a compassionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, serving individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries through Kentucky's ABI Waiver program.

Responsibilities include counseling, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, comprehensive documentation, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Active Kentucky licensure in Psychology, Counseling, or related practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Educate clients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery, and resources.
• Support coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Ethical standards

Education

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Summary

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. We provide direct care and rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries through Kentucky's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver program.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Educate clients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery, and community resources.
• Support individuals in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, ABI Waiver guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Kentucky licensure in one of the following disciplines: Psychiatry & Psychology (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning, or Licensed Psychological Associate); Counseling & Therapy (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCADC); or Specialized Practice (APRN or Psychiatric/Rehabilitative Clinical Nurse Specialist).
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Knowledge of ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and behavioral health regulations.

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions.
• Experience in rehabilitation, outpatient, residential, or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Why Join NeuLife?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Meaningful work helping individuals rebuild their lives following traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is an Equal Opportunity Employer