What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Mental Health Counselor position at Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness?
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Location: Brookings, SD
Employment Category: Full-time
Employment Type: Salaried
Wage: TBD
Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness (BBHW) is a non-profit community behavioral health center with a mission to provide comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services that promote personal well-being and quality of life for all. We foster a family atmosphere and are seeking individuals who share our passion for delivering quality patient care and excellent customer service.
The Clinical Mental Health Counselor position requires a highly skilled and compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health support to clients. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based counseling interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The Clinical Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate client records to ensure the highest quality of care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based counseling services to clients
- Assess client progress and modify treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards
- Stay current with developments in the field of mental health counseling
- Participate in the on-call rotation and conduct risk assessments with individuals experiencing a crisis
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities
- Demonstrate empathy, respect, and cultural competency in all interactions with clients
Requirements:
1. Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
2. LPC, LPC-MH, LMFT, LCSW, CSW-PIP, or other equivalent licensure preferred
3. Demonstrated experience providing counseling services in a clinical setting
4. Familiarity with evidence-based counseling interventions for various mental health disorders
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. Awareness of ethical guidelines and ability to maintain confidentiality
8. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
9. Dedication to ongoing professional growth and development in the field of mental health counseling
Salary : $58,000 - $70,000
