What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Trauma-Informed & Ketamine Therapy position at New Life Wellness Clinic?
Counselor, Trauma-Informed & Ketamine Therapy
Position Overview:
New Life Wellness (NLW) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counselor, Trauma-Informed & Ketamine Therapy, to join our team.
This role involves providing therapeutic support to patients undergoing ketamine therapy treatments, with a focus on trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with depression/treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, grief, personality disorders, and suicidality.
The position will primarily involve sessions with clients in-between their ketamine therapy treatments, however, it may also involve individual and group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) as well as trauma-informed counseling outside of ketamine therapy.
Client marketing, booking, and billing/insurance will be handled by NLW.
This is a part-time independent contractor position with flexible scheduling based on patient needs. Sessions will primarily be in-person at NLW, however tele-health may also be necessary. Evening and weekend hours may be required. There may be the potential for permanent employment longer term.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee intake/pre-treatment assessments and post-treatment support for patients and in collaboration with NLW’s provider team.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address patients' unique trauma experiences and needs.
- Provide counseling to patients dealing with conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, or other mental health challenges.
- Assist patients in integrating insights and experiences from ketamine sessions into their daily lives.
- Apply trauma-informed principles to create a safe and non-triggering environment for patients.
- In collaboration with Medical Director, approach treatment interventions from a holistic and lifestyle point of view that complement ketamine therapy, such as mindfulness, and stress management.
- Work closely with the NLW’s Partners (Medical Director & Integration Guide) as well as other staff & providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in case conferences to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families about treatment options and progress.
- Document patient interactions and progress in electronic health records (EHR).
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio
- Experience treating depression/treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, grief, personality disorders, and suicidality
- Experience with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
- Trauma-informed certification
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients
- Understanding of holistic and lifestyle approaches to medicine
- Ketamine and/or psychedelic-assisted therapy certification
- A personal meditative or mindfulness practice
- Experience facilitating or co-facilitating group sessions
- A curious, problem-solving based approach to treatment
- Open to emerging evidence-based practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) certification
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) certification
- Mindfulness certification
- Experience and deep interest in ketamine and/or other psychedelic therapies, as well as other evidenced based, nervous system regulation modalities
Compensation:
Competitive hourly salary commensurate with experience.
About New Life Wellness:
At New Life Wellness, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and well-being. Located in Dayton, Ohio, New Life Wellness specializes in ketamine & vitamin infusions, functional & lifestyle medical assessment, integration coaching, and advanced wellness treatments, we help our patients reclaim their vitality and live life to the fullest.
Our expert team prioritizes your health goals, providing recommendations designed to promote long-term wellness. Whether you’re seeking preventative care, understanding how ketamine infusions can be used to treat chronic anxiety & pain, treatment resistant depression, PTSD, and suicidality, or ways to enhance energy, boost immunity, or optimize your overall wellness, we’re here to help you thrive.
Your health is our mission. Let’s build a healthier future together.