Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
2 months ago
Naperville
Job DescriptionDescription: We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), LCSW, LPC, Clinical Psychologist, or Marriage & Family Therapist, who will assist clients in nurturing behaviors and modes of thinking that increases their ability to cope and adapt to challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced mental health professional to build a rewarding career in a beautiful and supportive environment. Our team of diverse counselors and social workers specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life-event changes. We expect clinicians possess strong communication skills, experience managing mental health crises, and knowledge/experience providing complex medical and mental health services. Employment Status: 1099 Independent Contractor Work Location: Naperville, IL (Hybrid: Remote and Onsite) Expected hours: up to 30 hours per week Pay: $60k-76k/year Responsibilities: • Provide evidence informed counseling/talk therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse, • Diagnose, treat, and help patients create coping strategies, as well as, counsel, listen, support, and monitor patients for progress, • Formulate short-term and long-term counseling plans for clients under your care and consult with our Clinical Director and other providers regarding complex clients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers, • Identify clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make referrals to emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities, • Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet requirements for medical records documentation, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records using provided EMR software., • Utilize billing services to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims to insurance panels, • Work closely with the front desk team to schedule appointments and manage client communication., • Be responsive to the needs and requests of clients, their families, and your supervisor, • Doctorate or Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Worker, • Current Illinois Clinical Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or LCSW, LPC, or Marriage and Family Therapy License, • Must be able to meet and maintain current NBCC and State licensure requirements, • 2-4 years of experience in outpatient mental health counseling, preferably private practice and with supervisory experience, • Thorough recordkeeping ability, • Experience using an Electronic Health Record System, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, • Dedication to maintaining the highest ethical standards in client care, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Strong problem solving and organizational skillsRequirements: