Mental Health Counselor

About us

Cornerstone Family Therapy

Couples-Family-Individual Counseling

Join our team of therapists dedicated to supporting couples, families, and individuals on their journey towards growth and well-being. In this role, you will guide clients in recognizing and exploring their options for achieving change, providing them with the necessary tools and skills for a fulfilling life. We are currently seeking a therapist interested in working with individuals, couples, and families, as well as assisting families in managing behavioral challenges effectively with Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). We provide training in PCIT that leads to certification and the ability to work directly with families in the community thanks to a partnership with the Boise School District.

At Cornerstone Family Therapy, we aim to create a safe environment that fosters inner strength and motivation, facilitating positive transformations in our clients' lives. We offer mental health counseling and parent/child behavioral training to a diverse clientele, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both clients and clinicians. Our environment promotes continuous learning and professional growth, enhancing your career as a therapist. We are hiring for a full-time (30-40 hours per week) therapist/counselor position. The starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 per year, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, an annual bonus, professional liability insurance, supervision for licensure, paid time off, additional compensation for evening and weekend hours, and a private office with the flexibility to create your own schedule and work remotely as needed.

Applicants must hold a current Idaho state license (LAMFT, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, or intern license) in good standing. Supervision for clinical licensure is also available with this position. Cornerstone Family Therapy specializes in therapy for couples, families, and individuals, as well as providing training for PCIT. For more information, please visit our website at www.cornerstonefamilytherapy.net.

Hours per week:

• 30-40

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Paid time off
• Yearly bonuses
• Flexible schedules
• Additional compensation for evenings and weekends
• Supervision for licensure

Responsibilities:

• Assess for and diagnose mental health disorders through a comprehensive evaluation and assessment process
• Ability to understand and utilize an array of assessment tools for diagnosis purposes
• Develop treatment plans that outline clients’ goals and objectives to improve daily/life functioning and satisfaction
• Offer support, validation, and guidance that support the client in the healing process
• Be able to research and implement interventions for improvement of symptoms/functionality
• Encourage clients to discuss/examine historical and current experiences/emotions they have had and the reactions that come with these
• Monitor outcomes and functional changes throughout the therapeutic process and adjust goals and objectives as needed and as scheduled
• Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation of services/treatments/assessments
• Provide referrals and alternative interventions when necessary
• Collaborate with external care/support persons to support client
• Maintain confidentiality (HIPPA standards) as well as legal and ethical standards of care

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to apply learned methods and techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to solve problems and help clients build strategies for change
• Ability to evaluate specific needs of client
• Knowledge of assessment and diagnosis process
• Organizational skills
• Familiarity with diagnoses in the DSM-5
• Ability to separate personal views and experiences from those of the client
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to use computer programs/calendars and EHR software
• Ability to empathize with others and have genuine interest in client experiences
• Self-awareness and ability to recognize strengths and limitations that could affect the therapeutic relationship
• Ability to evaluate progress through therapeutic process

Education/Experience/Job Requirements

• Must have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, couples/family counseling, social work, or related field
• Must have, and keep, an Idaho state professional license (LAMFT/LPC/LMFT/LCPC/LCSW or intern license) current and in good standing
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Located in the Boise Idaho area.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Idaho License (LAMFT/LPC/LMFT/LCPC/LCSW/Licensed Intern) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000