Hourly Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Stutzman ATC)

The Licensed Master Health Counselor (LMHC) (Hourly) will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The incumbent will function as a mental health counselor and may be responsible for managing a small counseling caseload.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention;
• Record significant psychosocial events and/or changes in clinical condition;
• Determine the individual(s) need for referral to community-based services (treatment, residential, education, social, vocational, and/or public entitlement) and provide recommendations for referrals and consultations;
• Serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, discharge service needs, and the effective utilization of community services;
• Educate individual and family about the nature of the disorder/illness and available resources and how to access them
• May oversee the therapeutic interventions of individuals assigned to their treatment team;
• May provide clinical consultation and assistance to members of the professional staff and members of the treatment team, under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Prepare reports and maintain medical and other case records including progress notes, observations, recommendations and discharge plans;
• Attend treatment team meetings and actively present clinical information and observations to staff in other disciplines;
• Coordinate the care and treatment planning of one or more individuals served by the treatment team when needed.
• Serve as Building supervisor when needed
• Supervise lower-level clinical staff and/or interns.
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE: The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.

NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.