Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
The Mental Health Counselor provides psychosocial assessments, collaborative treatment planning, patient engagement, referrals, and evidence-based clinical interventions for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use issues. The role uses a harm reduction orientation and works within an integrated treatment model, coordinating care with internal and external providers as appropriate. The counselor provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families addressing mental health, substance use, chronic medical conditions—including HIV and HCV—and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The role also follows program expectations for productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care. Evergreen Health values collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourages self-expression. The organization recognizes that a diverse workforce supports culturally competent care for the community. Pay is within a posted salary range, with the actual rate determined by individualized factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market considerations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or a similar/related field.
- LMSW or LMHC required.
- Two years of related experience.
- Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records software; Medent is specified.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication in English.
- Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook and Word.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred.
- Spanish-speaking or bilingual ability strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychosocial assessments and provide initial treatment recommendations.
- Collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans emphasizing evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation.
- Provide resources and referrals to support patients in achieving treatment goals.
- Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families dealing with mental health issues, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions including HIV and HCV, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Meet program expectations for productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and quality of patient care.
- Coordinate treatment with internal and external providers within an integrated treatment model.
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from.
- Dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off package equaling up to four weeks in the first year.
- 403(b) with a generous company match.
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Paid lunch breaks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
