Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Pearl Interactive Network LLC

About The Position

Pearl Interactive Network is seeking Independent Bilingual English/Spanish Clinical School Mental Health Counselors in Fulton County, GA. The Clinical School Mental Health Counselor provides mental health and emotional support through individual, group, and family counseling, assessing clients' needs, developing treatment plans, and offering coping strategies. Work Hours: 3:30 pm - 8 PM EST, Monday - Friday

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
State licensure (LMSW, LCSW, ALC, LPC).
Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).
Meet your specific state's requirements for licensure and continuing education.
Must have and maintain General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance
Experience in clinical or counseling settings.
Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions.
Experience with electronic health records.
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
Strong ethical and professional standards.
Willing to work an independent contract position.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Knowledge in healthcare policy and advocacy.
Proficiency in diagnostic and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
Meet with patients to determine the exact nature of their mental health concerns.
Conducts initial patient assessments.
Conduct counseling sessions.
Assess clients' mental health through interviews, observations, and tests
Provides individual and group psychotherapy services.
Create personalized treatment plans.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Advocate for clients' mental health needs.
Provide emergency support as needed in accordance with the after-hours on-call schedule.
Attend all scheduled programmatic meetings (e.g., clinical supervision, staff meetings, etc.)
Prepare discharge summaries.
Refer patients to other mental healthcare providers as necessary.
Performs case management duties as necessary.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards in counseling practice.
Other duties as assigned.