Job Description

Mental Health Counselor Position Description

Full-time / Part-time - In-person

We are seeking licensed mental health practitioners to provide full-time or part-time counseling to children and adults at our Berea and Richmond locations. Ideal candidates are service oriented, have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity, and seek a collaborative and supportive work environment. All positions are for W2 employment.

Why Work for Parsons Counseling?

Parsons Counseling is passionate about supporting underserved populations and providing interventions that are responsive to the needs of our community. We offer unique treatment options to clients by integrating play and expressive therapy techniques with traditional counseling approaches. We emphasize a comprehensive treatment approach that includes individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, Comprehensive Community Support Services, and Targeted Case Management. Importantly, we emphasize both the care of our clients and our employees.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, 10 paid holidays, paid supervision, in-service training, and financial assistance for certifications in Theraplay, AutPlay, EMDR, and TF-CBT. We strongly encourage and support our providers in seeking certification as Registered Play Therapists. Additional voluntary benefits include short-term disability, dental, and accident/cancer insurance.

Position Description

Counselors are responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of clinical care for their clients. Clients range from young children through older adults. Clinical responsibilities include individual therapy, family sessions, group sessions, documenting all services, attending treatment team meetings, and working closely with the clinical director.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide quality counseling services that are in accordance with agency, state, and professional standards
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training
• Coordinate with other staff and the clinical director
• Communicate with community partners to advocate for client needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Independent or provisional license in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Commitment to serving others
• Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to work well with others
• Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude
• Completion of a successful criminal background check

Desired Characteristics

• Basic computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving
• Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Play Therapy and other Expressive Therapies
• Trauma-based CBT and/or EMDR
• Autism
• ADHD

Pay

Part-time: Varies
Full-time: $40,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Applications

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter on Indeed.

Parsons Counseling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces frequently sanitized, curbside check-in optional, masks optional.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• If you do not currently have a mental health provider license, like an LPCA, are you eligible to apply for one in the next few months if have a supervisor agreement?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license in counseling, social work or similar (Required)

Work Location: In person

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