Mental Health Counselor

Eddy; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan including match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, AFLAC

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

CEU Reimbursement

NHSC qualified workplace for Student

Job summary

Children's Therapy Place, Inc. in Meridian is hiring a Mental Health Counselor to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team.

You will conduct clinical interviews, counseling individuals and families, and develop treatment plans to support children and caregivers in managing behavioral and emotional challenges. We seek a licensed professional with a Master’s degree (LCSW/LPC/LCPC) licensed in Idaho, who collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and commits to ongoing learning through CEUs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a LCSW, LPC or LCPC.
• Licensed to work in the state of Idaho.
• Eager and able to learn about new developments in counseling through continuing education opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives to develop insight.
• Collect information about clients through clinical interviews, observations and assessments.
• Counsel clients or parents, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies or adjusting to life.
• Guide clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate services or resolve crisis situations.
• Modify treatment activities as clients’ status changes.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding and supporting clients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients’ progress.

Education

Master's degree with a LCSW, LPC or LCPC

Job description

Children's Therapy Place, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor to join our team in Meridian clinic. We are an outpatient pediatric therapy practice with locations in the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley, providing speech, occupational, physical, and mental health services, along with behavioral and developmental support.Our mission is to support children and those who care for them through collaborative, innovative therapy services. We value compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to helping children reach their potential, and we are seeking individuals who align with our mission and values.What you'll do:Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.Collect information about clients through clinical interviews, observations and/or assessments.Counsel clients or parents (guardians), individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.Guide clients in the developments of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status.Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients.Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Plan, organize or lead structured programs of individual, family or group counseling for clients.*Above description is not inclusive of all job duties.What you'll bring:Master's degree with a LCSW, LPC or LCPC.Licensed to work in the state of IdahoEager and able to learn about new developments in counseling through continuing education opportunities such as; reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401K Retirement Plan including matchMedical InsuranceDental, Vision, and AFLACPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysCEU ReimbursementNHSC qualified workplace for Student Loan Repayment program.Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Children’s Therapy Place is an Equal Opportunity employer.Children’s Therapy Place is an E‑Verify employer and uses the E‑Verify system to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all new hires.E04JI80068d5409dehw