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Job Description
In order to better serve our growing community, Priestley Mental Health, Inc. is looking to hire a Mental Health Counselor to provide individual, couple, and family counseling. Do you want to work for a clinic that strives to improve the lives of its patients? If so, please read on!
This counseling position earns a competitive wage starting at $28 per hour, depending on experience. benefits include basic medical, dental, vision, flexible schedules, clinical supervision, and support in obtaining licensures. We also provide credentialing services for insurance paneling. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT PRIESTLEY MENTAL HEALTH, INC.
We have served as Franklin County’s foremost mental health clinic for over 20 years. We offer a large selection of Medicaid-approved services and are in-network with most major insurances. Our mission is to work together for the betterment of individuals in our community. We provide professional services to improve and sustain the quality of life and happiness for our clients. We are dedicated to providing Franklin County with compassionate and individualized services and support.
Our team of highly qualified mental health and behavioral health professionals work hard to support their clients and are committed to addressing their unique needs. We value our team approach with a supportive work environment and the opportunity for continued career development.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Every day people are waking up to stress, burn out, fractured relationships, depression, anxiety, and other challenging circumstance. Our counselors use clinical techniques and evidence-based therapies to help their clients adjust to situations in their lives, alter certain behaviors, and change how they think and feel. We create a support system by helping our clients reduce relational stress, develop better communication, and set realistic objectives.
Although the following description is not exhaustive, this position will involve:
- Providing various outpatient mental health services – with patient recovery as the goal – including assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services
- Conducting intakes and monitoring individual, family, and group therapies
- Developing service plans and conducting reviews as needed throughout treatment
- Completing and maintaining documentation according to federal and state guidelines
- Be an appropriate role model for case managers, community and school CBRS specialists, respite workers, peer and family support specialists, and participants.
- Responsible for maintaining licensure, professional liability (if applicable), and other certifications.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
- Licensed in the state of Idaho (Master’s degree or independently licensed)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Desire to help people in crisis
- Good human relations skills
- Dependable and on time for appointments with clients
- Complies with all rules, directives, policies, procedures, and protocols
- Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of appointment
- Must be comfortable in providing telehealth services, as needed
Experience in youth and adult behavioral health is preferred, but not a requirement. Do you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal? Can you work well as part of a behavioral health team? Do you have a natural ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts? If so, you might just be perfect for this counseling position!
WORK SCHEDULE
The counseling positions start as part-time but may work quickly into full-time. Counseling appointments may be done at the local schools, clinic, and through telehealth.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this counseling job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 83263
