Therapist

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field that is eligible for licensure.
• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent; or eligibility for licensure with the ability to obtain full licensure within an established timeframe upon hire.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health counseling, including individual and group therapy.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to client-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized training or certification in family therapy, anger management, or trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with diverse populations across different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
• Additional credentials such as Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) or equivalent.
• Experience in program development or community outreach related to mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to client needs.
• Perform comprehensive psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and support clients through acute mental health episodes.
• Facilitate skill-building in areas such as anger management and coping with life transitions.
• Maintain detailed and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and referrals.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging research in counseling psychology and behavioral health.

Skills

• The required skills such as counseling psychology and psychotherapy are essential for conducting effective therapy sessions and developing treatment plans that address clients’ unique mental health needs.
• Group therapy and family therapy skills enable you to facilitate dynamic sessions that promote healing within interpersonal relationships.
• Crisis intervention and anger management expertise are critical for managing acute situations and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
• Life transitions and behavioral health knowledge allow you to support clients through significant changes and challenges in their lives.
• Preferred skills like trauma-informed care and familiarity with teletherapy enhance your ability to provide comprehensive, accessible, and culturally sensitive mental health services.