Mental Health Counselor
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 and provide 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 learning and providing behavioral therapy to parents and children utilizing PCIT-Parent Child Interaction Therapy (we offer training that leads to certification).
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 (32+ hours per week) therapist/counselor position. The starting pay ranges from $74,000-93,000 per year, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, an annual bonus, professional liability insurance, supervision for licensure, paid time off, 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, in good standing (LAMFT, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, if you have a registered intern license, please contact us for specific pay information). Cornerstone Family Therapy specializes in therapy for couples, families, and individuals, as well as providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to clients. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.cornerstonefamilytherapy.net. To apply, please contact Rebecca Gonzales by phone at 208-514-1087 or by email at rebecca@cornerstonefamilytherapy.net.
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours per week: 32+
Starting Pay: $74,000-93,000 per year
Benefits:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- Paid time off
- Yearly bonuses
- Flexible schedules
- 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