Mental Health Therapist

IDEAL MENTAL HEALTH LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A mental health counseling firm in Reno, NV, seeks a qualified professional to provide outpatient therapy and maintain detailed client documentation. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a valid license in Nevada. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, managing client cases, and adhering to HIPAA standards. The firm offers a competitive salary and various benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment focused on client well-being.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license in the State of NV.
• Demonstrate sound clinical and professional judgment.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health therapy to clients.
• Complete progress notes and documentation timely.
• Respond to client crises and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized office area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow HIPAA laws

Decision making

English proficiency

Dexterity with required tools

Education

Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Doctorate of Psychology

Licensed in NV (Counseling)

Doctorate in Psychology (optional)

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Google Docs

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Description

Essential Function: This position is responsible for providing mental health outpatient counseling to clients and completing all required documentation to keep clients’ records updated according to legal/ethical guidelines of the profession. The clinician will strive to build a therapeutic rapport with their clients and provide appropriate evidenced-based treatment.

Daily Responsibility and Duties

• Maintain 28+ weekly average of sessions per month
• Provide mental health therapy to clients within the scope of training/experience
• Provide case management services as necessary and communicate with other healthcare providers involved to advocate for other services as needed
• Respond to client crises as necessary and make recommendations to keep the client safe and ensure all company safety measures are followed
• Complete progress notes, and other documentation to keep client’s record up to date and submit billing by 10am the next business day
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines of the profession as well as adhere to “best practice” documentation and billing requirements
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in interactions with others
• Develop a rapport with clients in order to facilitate a healthy therapeutic relationship
• Demonstrate self‑motivated attitude and ability to perform responsibilities of position with limited on‑site supervision
• Maintain open communication with other members of the team daily
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively multitask
• Attend monthly staff meetings (3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm-1pm)
• Follow and implement company policies and procedures as outlined in the company employee handbook
• Keep office area clean and organized
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and techniques and display a teachable attitude when learning a new skill
• Perform related work as assigned

Essential Skills Needed

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; able to get along well with a diverse group of people; clients and co‑workers.
• An adherence to following HIPAA laws and confidentiality standards pertaining to patient information.
• Make decisions independently based on what is best for clients and the company.
• Speak, write, read, and understand the English language well enough to perform the essential duties to the job.
• Possess the dexterity to use the required tools to accomplish the tasks of the position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to hear, see, use arms, and navigate around work areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience Requirements

Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Doctorate of Psychology required and hold license in the State of NV.

Possess and demonstrate sound clinical and professional judgment.

Must be able to use computer software, such as electronic health record and Google Docs.