Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Overview

Join our dynamic mental health team as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive psychological support and therapeutic services to diverse populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize evidence-based practices, including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and behavioral management techniques. You will work in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through innovative treatment planning, clinical documentation, and client-centered care. Your expertise will help foster resilience and recovery for individuals across various age groups and backgrounds.

Duties

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-10 coding standards to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, family, and child/youth therapy sessions employing evidence-based practices such as psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and trauma-focused approaches.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure immediate safety and stabilization for clients experiencing acute distress or emergencies.
• Deliver telehealth therapy sessions using HIPAA-compliant platforms while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and medical records accuracy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management efforts, support patients with co-occurring disorders, and facilitate seamless patient care transitions.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems for detailed clinical documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and medical terminology adherence in compliance with clinical ethical guidelines.
• Engage in ongoing clinical research and data collection to refine treatment approaches and contribute to best practices within behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LMSW or equivalent) with Iowa-specific licensing requirements fulfilled.
• Proven experience working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, addiction counseling, grief counseling, and behavior management techniques.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders and managing complex cases involving PTSD care or chronic pain counseling.
• Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and clinical documentation standards aligned with HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement, intake procedures, social work collaboration, and patient assessment.
• Competence in telehealth platforms and experience delivering remote mental health services effectively.
• Ability to handle crisis situations efficiently while demonstrating empathy and professionalism in high-pressure environments such as inpatient or outpatient settings.

Join us to make a meaningful difference through compassionate mental health counseling! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care in a vibrant team environment.

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person