You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansEligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why UsNow is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a differenceThe Mental Health Counselor conducts comprehensive assessments of individuals, considering both clinical and psychosocial factors. They deliver group and family therapy interventions, make informed clinical and psychosocial evaluations, and coordinate discharge processes autonomously. Additionally, they stay updated on clinical approaches, facilitating effective communication between the treatment team, families, guardians, and community providers.Key Responsibilities Provides individualized care and treatment, considering age and developmental needs of each person served, and conducts professional assessments of family needs while delivering family therapy interventions. Independently develops biopsychosocial summaries, implements interventions for discharge barriers, and coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and documentation. Advocates and negotiates with internal and external systems on behalf of the person served, ensuring adherence to professional standards. Offers crisis intervention, supports families in understanding mental illness complexities, and utilizes all interactions with the person served as opportunities for empowering therapeutic interventions. Conducts counseling sessions, facilitates therapeutic groups, and actively participates in community and treatment team meetings, representing the clinical needs of the person served.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation
A Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling is required.
Experience
Must have knowledge of the DSM-IV - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and community resources.
Two (2) years of experience with the severe and persistent mentally ill.
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Mental Health Counselor is preferred.
Additional DetailsPart-Time or PRN availableDay ShiftWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.Quick Apply (https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/167674/mental-health-counselor/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-336175207)Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Requisition 24-167674Location CA, SusanvilleFacility CA Lassen Cty FacilitiesType PRNShift Day 8 hourRecruiter : Full Name: First Last Julie MandevilleRecruiter : Email JMandeville@Wellpath.us
