Licensed Mental Health Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of our team, the LMHC will have the opportunity to help patients improve their Mental Health and overall well-being through individual and group therapy sessions. The LMHC must have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of Mental Health disorders, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions for clients with Mental Health disorders.
• Assesses and diagnoses Mental Health disorders using standardized criteria.
• Develops treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patients.
• Provides crisis intervention services when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date and timely medical records.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Continuously educates oneself on new research and best practices in the field.
• Provides support and guidance to patient’s families and loved ones.
• Advocates for patients’ needs and wellbeing.
• Participates in regular team meetings to discuss ongoing patient care and receive support from colleagues.

The following are expectations of all WhidbeyHealth employees:

• Attends a minimum of 80% of monthly department staff meetings throughout the year. Actively participates in monthly department staff meetings, to include active participation in setting department goals and supporting department functions to meet set goals.
• Checks hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per week.
• Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees and visitors.
• Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
• Adheres to all hospital, department, and safety policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Satisfactory completion of a master’s or doctoral degree in Mental Health counseling, behavioral science, or a field related to Mental Health counseling at a nationally or regionally accredited institution.
• Satisfactory completion of a counseling internship or practicum with supervised direct patient care
• Satisfactory completion of WA State requirement for professional counseling under supervision, currently 3,000 hours of supervision in no less than 36 months.
• Passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification, or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.

Training and Experience

A minimum of one (1) or two (2) year experience as a LMHC

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• BLS required.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license, minimum state required liability auto insurance and reliable transportation required
• Active and Unrestricted WA State LMHC Licensure.

Wage Range: $34.782 - $65.024