Mental Health Counselor 1099 

Our mission at Choices International LLC ™ (CHI) is to provide compassionate clinical services designed to address mental/emotional and behavioral health needs. We believe that overall wellness comes from being aligned with our mental, physical, and spiritual core; at which time we are open to inspiration and motivated to change by making healthy choices. We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, skilled, and engaging professional to fill our Mental Health Counselor position in our fast-paced and demanding environment.

Position Overview:

Choices is seeking to bring on a independent contractor to our clinical team as a Mental Health Counselor. This position will counsel individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. The Mental Health Counselor will help individuals deal with thoughts of suicide; addictions and substance abuse; family, couple’s counseling, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

What Will You Do?:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.

• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems.
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and
• Helps clients develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests.
• Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.

• Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on the review of client information.
• Develops and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in the field is required
• Appropriate state credentials and licensing are required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be fully vaccinated for this position
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and strong business acumen
• Strong clinical experience
• Ability to maintain polite and professional communication even under stress
• Ability to interface with a wide array of individuals
• Desire to proactively ensure clients have a positive experience
• Ability to analyze/solve problems with strong decision making
• Ability to display sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy; ability to handle sensitive information confidentially (HIPPA Privacy Compliance)

Medical specialties:

• Experience supporting a Psychiatrist with mental health cases

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule

COVID-19 considerations:

Choices International follows the CDC guidelines regarding infection control

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Upper Marlboro, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

 Clinical Skills

• Substance abuse coaching
• Mental health assessments 

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

Must be fully vaccinated and boosted-

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Upper Marlboro, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health Counselor with 2-5 years of counseling experience

License/Certification:

• Practice License (Required)
• RN (Preferred)
• OPEN TO NEW GRADS

Work Location: One location