Mental Health Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

MHP Behavioral Health Services is an outpatient mental health center serving children (ages 3+) through adults, with opportunities for individual, group, family, couples, and play therapy, as well as psychological testing. Specific psychological tests used include IQ / educational assessment, personality assessments, and other social-emotional assessments.

The Staff Counselor is expected to maintain a rolling caseload to meet the needs of the center and MHP's physician referrers. Includes individual supervision, group supervision, psychological testing seminar, case management, and direct patient contact (e.g., individual, group, family, conjoint, or play therapy; walk-in crisis coverage; psychological testing). Opportunities for community and clinical outreach may also be available.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional & Technical Skills

Graduated or graduating from a CACREP-accredited graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology.

• Education

Proof of completion of degree requirements by the start of the employment date is required.

• License(s) or Certification(s)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

• Other Skills or Requirements

Ability to handle self well in stressful situations; ability to communicate well with others; ability to work individually as well as part of a team; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations; ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and professionalism; ability to multi-task.

• Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)

_____ Does not apply _____ Adolescence (13-17 years) __X__ All age groups __X___ Infants (0-1 year) _____ Geriatric (65+ years) _____ Pediatric / Early Childhood (1-12 years) _____ Adult (18-64 years)