Licensed Mental Health Professional

Company: Austin Mindfulness Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Our clinic is looking for a caring Mental Health Therapist dedicated to providing the best possible therapeutic service to our patients. You'll be in charge of doing diagnostic evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans with goals and objectives, offering crisis intervention when needed, and following up with patients to ensure they're getting the best care possible. The ideal applicant will have 1-3 years of clinical experience treating mental health patients and a current LMHC license (licensed mental health counselor). A thorough understanding of mindfulness and regular is required. If you're interested in advancing your mental health career, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Monitor each patient situation on a frequent basis and offer the appropriate follow-up care
Determine the status of patients mental health by using medical information, interviews, observation, and testing, as well as collaboration with other staff members
Offer community resources or specialists to patients and family members who are experiencing difficulties
Create individualized treatment plans that include goals and objectives for each patient
Aid with crisis intervention for patients when they are in a state of distress
--- Providing culturally competent mental health services to individuals and/or couples/families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.
--- Scheduling recurrent or future sessions with your client.
--- Documenting progress and other clinical documentation.
--- Actively participating in the team environment: Monthly meetings, social gatherings, training sessions, and other opportunities to connect and learn.
--- Completing all recommended continuing education requirements.
--- Securing client information per HIPAA standards.
--- Checking emails, interoffice, and phone messages every workday and responding promptly.

Qualifications:

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are needed
Licensure in the state you reside as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or the equivalent is required
CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications are required
1-3 years in a clinical setting working with mental health patients is required
High school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or equivalent; masters degree preferred
--- You are currently fully licensed in Texas as a Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC or are working on obtaining your hours as an associate.
--- You have a niche(s) (children, couples, trauma, EMDR, family, etc.)
--- You have a strong interest in mindfulness as a psychological tool/philosophy.
--- You have experience in integrating mindfulness into your work as a therapist.
--- Additional training in specific techniques such as EMDR is a plus.
--- You enjoy interacting with peers.

About Company:
What you will love about AMC:

Stream of referralsCompetitive compensation. Bi-weekly payment - compensation is a flat rate per sessionIn-house admin support manages client inquiries, insurance benefit verification, claims process, intake forms, scheduling, payments, and marketing strategies.Billing is handled by the operations manager so therapists can concentrate on therapyFlexible schedule, determine your own fees, and decide your best fit for clientsSupportive, compassionate, and collaborative cultureClinical supportPractice management softwareBonus pay opportunitiesTelehealth HIPAA-compliant platformCEUs stipend and other continuing education opportunitiesPTO accrued for full-time staff (over 20 sessions a week)Health, vision, and dental benefits for full-time staff (over 20 sessions a week)Malpractice insurance premium covered by AMC

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