Mental Health Counselor Job at A New Day Family Counseling, Seneca, IL

  • A New Day Family Counseling
  • Seneca, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A New Day Family Counseling is expanding into the Seneca and surrounding Illinois Valley area, including Marseilles, Ottawa, and Morris. We are looking for a caring mental health therapist dedicated to providing the best possible therapeutic service to our patients.

You'll be in charge of doing diagnostic evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans with goals and objectives, offering crisis intervention when needed, and following up with patients to ensure they're getting the best care possible.

The ideal applicant will have 1-3 years of clinical experience treating mental health patients and a current LMHC license (licensed mental health counselor). If you're interested in advancing your mental health career, apply today!

Compensation:

$45 - $75 an hour depending on experience and licensure

Responsibilities:
  • Develop specific therapy plans with goals and objectives for individual patients

  • Aid with crisis intervention for patients when they are in a state of distress

  • Use patient medical information, interviews, observation, and testing, as well as collaboration with other staff members, to determine a patient’s mental health status

  • Refer patients and family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

  • Monitor each patient situation frequently and offer the appropriate follow-up care

  • Conduct and interpret psychological evaluations for clients and their families

  • Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to achieve treatment goals, reduce symptoms, and improve functioning

  • Document care and consult with supervisors regarding care decisions regularly

Qualifications:
  • Must have at least a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology

  • CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications preferred

  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability, as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, are needed

  • Licensure in the state you reside in as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or the equivalent is required

  • 1-3 years in a clinical setting working with mental health patients is required

  • Independent licensure or close to sitting for the exam - LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PSYD, etc

About Company

A New Day Family Counseling is a diverse, client- and family-centered mental health counseling practice offering an array of wellness and clinical services, including counseling, trauma-based treatments, child/teen therapy, family and couples therapy, equine therapy, and medication management. We value and offer a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment. We conduct regular activities with our staff to cultivate this environment.

We believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment, where every team member feels valued. With competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and modern tools at your disposal, you'll have the resources you need to succeed. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families, while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding setting.

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