What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor position at Icare Psychiatry?
Company Description Icare Psychiatry is a behavioral health practice dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health services to diverse communities. The organization focuses on individualized care, integrating psychotherapy and psychiatric support to help clients manage a wide range of mental health concerns. Icare Psychiatry emphasizes collaboration, ethical practice, and client-centered treatment to promote long-term wellness. The team values professional growth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the use of current best practices in mental health care.
Role Description The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will provide direct clinical services to clients, including individual, couple, and family counseling, as well as psychoeducation and supportive counseling. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. The counselor will coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other professionals as appropriate, and participate in case consultations to support high-quality client care. This is a contract role based in Kent, WA, with a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office sessions and some work-from-home flexibility for telehealth services and administrative tasks.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Treatment Planning and Case Management, including developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in Mental Health and Psychology, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices across varied clinical presentations.
- Experience in Relationship Counseling and working with couples, families, and interpersonal dynamics.
- Current licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (e.g., LMHC or equivalent) in the state of Washington.
- Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Strong communication skills, cultural humility, and the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Comfort with hybrid work, including in-person sessions in Kent, WA and secure telehealth platforms for remote care.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems and adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.