MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

The Mental Health Counselor plays a vital role in providing high-quality virtual therapy services to individuals seeking support for neurodivergence, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and other specialized concerns. As a fully licensed clinician in Michigan, the Counselor will work in a value-driven and collaborative environment that prioritizes ethical and affirming care. The Counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients' unique needs and develop tailored treatment plans that incorporate various therapeutic modalities. Through both individual and group therapy sessions, they will implement behavior management techniques designed to enhance emotional regulation and coping skills. The Counselor will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, they will collaborate with referring professionals as needed to provide comprehensive care and enhance treatment effectiveness. Given the virtual nature of this role, the therapist must be comfortable creating a professional and welcoming online space that fosters trust and engagement. Because this is a new Program, AgeWays makes no guarantee or representation as to the number of clients, sessions or hours available to Employee. This means Employee’s workload, and thus compensation, will vary and may not reach full time hours.

Duties Include :

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for older adults referred for mental health services.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that are culturally appropriate and tailored to each client’s functional, emotional, and cognitive needs

Provide short-term or ongoing psychotherapy / counseling to older adults experiencing mild to moderate behavioral health challenges.

Deliver services in telehealth, in-home, or community-based settings, as appropriate and coordinated with AgeWays.

Maintain timely, complete, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

Collaborate with care teams, family members, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure care coordination and appropriate referrals

Participate in case consultation, team meetings, and meet with Program management as required.

Comply with all legal and ethical requirements related to client care, including HIPAA and Michigan licensing laws.

Assist in outreach and education efforts to support client engagement and community awareness.

Attend technical trainings required for systems utilization, licensure, HIPAA compliance, and consultation for clinical quality assurance and Program development.

May provide oversite to a Limited License Clinical Counselor

Work with the Finance department to resolve medical documentation / billing discrepancies.

Other duties as assigned (to view the entire job description, please select the "download" button).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Master Degree in Social Work & LMSW or LPC (State of MI license required), with experience in Social Work Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.

Strong crisis intervention skills, with the ability to manage high-stress situations effectively.

Experience in managing a caseload of multiple clients. Reasonable autonomy to set own schedule and caseload in a way that aligns with professional goals while also participating in ongoing consultation and professional development opportunities.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Strong time management and data entry skills.

Ability to work in a community-based setting, independently.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail; must be competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook and 40wpm typing required. Strong technological and telephonic communication skills.

While not required, training in EMDR, Somatic Work, DBT, IFS, or trauma therapy, as well as lived experience with neurodivergence, will be highly valued.

Valid drivers license required; will travel within a geographic region utilizing own reliable transportation.

Our recruiting team would love to hear from you today! Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.