Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LMFT)

Shenandoah Medical Center • Shenandoah, IA

11d

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to clients. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide psychotherapy, manage crises, coordinate care with other professionals, and maintain accurate documentation. The position also requires ongoing professional development and may involve community engagement and education.

Requirements

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LMFT)
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Knowledge of standardized assessment tools and diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
• Experience in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to provide psychotherapy services (individual, group, family, couples).
• Experience with therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing.
• Skills in crisis intervention and risk management, including suicide risk assessment.
• Ability to coordinate care with medical providers, psychiatrists, case managers, and other care team members.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and timely documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Knowledge of HIPAA, state, and federal guidelines for documentation.
• Compliance with licensures, ethical, and legal standards set by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science and applicable accrediting bodies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain licensure.
• Ability to attend and contribute to clinical team meetings, case consultations, and supervision sessions.
• Support for organizational performance improvement efforts, data collection, and outcome measurement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach, mental health education, or workshops.
• Ability to represent the clinic professionally to community partners and referral sources.
• Support for stigma reduction efforts and promotion of mental wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations to identify behavioral health concerns, mental health diagnoses, and psychosocial stressors.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools and diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5) to inform treatment recommendations.
• Evaluate client readiness for treatment and identify potential barriers to engagement.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs, goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide psychotherapy services, including individual, group, family, and/or couples counseling.
• Modify treatment plans based on ongoing assessment, client feedback, and clinical outcomes.
• Utilize various therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing.
• Identify and respond to clients in acute distress or exhibiting signs of crisis.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and develop safety plans when indicated.
• Coordinate emergency interventions, referrals, or hospitalizations as necessary to ensure client safety.
• Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, case managers, and other care team members to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal or external resources for additional support, such as substance use treatment, housing services, or financial assistance.
• Advocate for clients’ access to care and services in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with organizational policies and payer requirements.
• Document clinical services, treatment plans, client progress, and communications in accordance with HIPAA, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all licensures, ethical, and legal standards set by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science and applicable accrediting bodies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and stay informed on current best practices and regulatory changes.
• Attend and contribute to regular clinical team meetings, case consultations, and supervision sessions.
• Support organizational performance improvement efforts, data collection initiatives, and outcome measurement programs.
• Participate in community outreach events, mental health education, or workshops as requested.
• Represent the clinic in a professional manner to community partners, referral sources, and stakeholders.
• Support stigma reduction efforts and promote mental wellness in the broader community.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level