Behavioral Health Counselor

The Licensed Mental Health Practitioner / LicensedProfessional Counselor provides individual and group therapeutic services in avariety of settings across the age span and works collaboratively as part of amultidisciplinary team. The LicensedMental Health Practitioner / Licensed Professional Counselor administers anassortment of assessment tools and develop programming as needed to assist inthe treatment of a variety of behavioral disorders and disabilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Provides mental / behavioral healthcare for persons withmental health concerns, substance use issues, cognitive disabilities, and othermental / physical conditionsEvaluates patient’s physical or mental conditionTreats patients in an inpatient or outpatient treatmentfacility or in a correctional / forensic facility using a multidisciplinaryapproachProvides individual and group therapeutic servicesProvides targeting counseling designed to help theindividual overcome their mental health concerns or substance abuse issuesRemains knowledgeable of the latest methodologies incounseling to provide patients with the best possible careRefers patients to other mental healthcare or medical providersas necessaryDevelops and implements treatment plansProvides a range of brief prevention, treatment and recoveryservices, as well as long-term treatment and supportProvides documentation to include, progress notes,assessments, and treatment activities that will be requiredKnowledgeable with treatments such as dialectical behaviortherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, andcomplicated griefMaintains confidentiality of records relating to patients’treatmentPerforms other duties as assigned / necessaryMinimum Requirements : Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or LicensedProfessional Counselor in state practicing requiredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit / provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits : Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.