Pediatric Mental Health - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Small Talk • New Albany, IN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide individualized mental health care to children, adolescents, and families. This role offers a supportive environment that values clinical judgment, allows time for documentation, and encourages new ideas. The position focuses on helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges, fostering meaningful change through understanding and evidence-based practices. The practice emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, partnership with families, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in counseling or a related field that meets LMHC licensure requirements.
• Current LMHC licensure appropriate to the role before starting clinical work.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and counseling skills.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with families and colleagues.
• A commitment to ethical, individualized, evidence-based care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• Training in developmentally appropriate approaches, including play-based interventions, is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based counseling appropriate to each client’s age, developmental needs, strengths, and goals.
• Support children and adolescents with emotional regulation, coping skills, relationships, and behavioral concerns.
• Involve parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate to support progress beyond the session.
• Assess safety concerns, develop safety plans, and coordinate additional support or referrals when needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals involved in the child’s care while maintaining appropriate consent and confidentiality.
• Maintain timely, accurate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation.
• Bring curiosity and ideas to the ongoing improvement of our mental health services.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match.
• 80 hours of paid time off, prorated in the first year.
• Eight paid holidays.
• $250 annually toward continuing education and licensing.
• Company-paid professional liability insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and group term life insurance.
• A company laptop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level