What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Mental Health Counselor position at Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services?
Job Description
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services seeks a Resident in Counseling to join our practice. Paws2Heal is a trauma-focused practice that offers a wide variety of therapeutic opportunities, including EMDR and animal-assisted therapy. Applicants must be interested in focusing on a trauma-based approach and working with clients with various trauma-related diagnoses.
This is an opportunity for a resident to develop a full caseload of clients and learn the skills necessary to transition to their own private practice upon licensure. This is a contracted position that includes weekly supervision as well as access to case consultations. Paws2Heal strives to create a supportive, diverse, and enjoyable work environment. We encourage professional development, a healthy work-life balance and prioritize client success.
Paws2Heal is located in beautiful Middleburg Virginia, and our offices have a homey, relaxed feel. For the first six months, residents are required to work in the office one day a week; after a six-month probationary period, residents can convert fully to telehealth or remain in the office, depending upon preference. Weekly attendance for supervision is required.
What We Can Offer
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services seeks a Resident in Counseling to join our practice. Paws2Heal is a trauma-focused practice that offers a wide variety of therapeutic opportunities, including EMDR and animal-assisted therapy. Applicants must be interested in focusing on a trauma-based approach and working with clients with various trauma-related diagnoses.
This is an opportunity for a resident to develop a full caseload of clients and learn the skills necessary to transition to their own private practice upon licensure. This is a contracted position that includes weekly supervision as well as access to case consultations. Paws2Heal strives to create a supportive, diverse, and enjoyable work environment. We encourage professional development, a healthy work-life balance and prioritize client success.
Paws2Heal is located in beautiful Middleburg Virginia, and our offices have a homey, relaxed feel. For the first six months, residents are required to work in the office one day a week; after a six-month probationary period, residents can convert fully to telehealth or remain in the office, depending upon preference. Weekly attendance for supervision is required.
What We Can Offer
- Professional growth opportunities available
- Immediate, consistent referrals
- Marketing reimbursement
- Motivated, diverse, high functioning clients
- Clinical supervisor passionate about training and mentoring
- Supportive, nurturing work environment, where therapists feel connected to one another as part of a community
- Case consultation opportunities
- Minimal paperwork beyond client notes and charting
- Clinical autonomy as well as supervision and consultation meetings available
- Freedom of lifestyle and work schedule, with telehealth days and full time telehealth positions available
- Beautiful, serene offices with peaceful, calming atmosphere
- Master’s degree in Counseling required.
- State Board Approval to work as a Resident
- Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation services
- Implement evidence-based treatment (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR)
- Maintain electronic health records for clients
- Complete progress notes in timely fashion
- Communicate with supervisors on a regular, timely, and immediate basis; participate in weekly supervision with supervisor to obtain mentorship, support, feedback
- Properly prepare and execute clinical notes, documentation for insurance companies, safety contract upon client suicidality and any other reasonable services
- Comply with Company policies and regulations, as well as the ethics code of the American Psychological Association, National Association of Social Workers, the American Counseling Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; if applicable.
- Work only under the direction and supervision of a licensed counselor, licensed psychologist or licensed social worker
- Conferred Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field
- Graduated from a CACREP program
- Passed NCMHCE
- Passionate about the art of therapy and/or assessment
- Growth-mindset, commitment to learning
- Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills
- High degree of ethics
- Excellent communication skills
- High levels of warmth, compassion, kindness, respect
- Attendance of weekly supervision with licensed supervisor