Licensed Mental Health Counselor
11 months ago
Perth Amboy
Job Description Mindify Wellness and Care seeks a compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our team. The LMHC will provide a range of mental health services to a diverse population of older adults facing a variety of challenges associated with aging. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of seniors, including gathering information about their mental, emotional, and social well-being., • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic interventions., • Provide individual, family, and group therapy to address a range of mental health concerns common among seniors, such as:, • Depression and anxiety, • Grief and loss (bereavement, loss of independence), • Cognitive decline and dementia, • Chronic illness and disability, • Isolation and loneliness, • Caregiver stress and burnout, • Collaborate with other members of the care team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and home health aides., • Advocate for seniors' mental health needs and access to care., • Educate seniors and their families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available community resources., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and professional standards., • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited program., • Licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of NJ., • 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services to older adults (preferred)., • Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders common in older adulthood., • Experience with geriatric assessment tools and interventions (preferred)., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team., • Strong ethical and professional judgment with a commitment to client confidentiality. b2MMYZ19hG