Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Status 

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Compensation

Starting at $33.00 per hour

About Us:  

Established in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center, empowers children, teams, and families through client-centered clinical and academic services in a safe, supportive environment – helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our clinical teams offer speech and occupational screenings and therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, counseling, and behavioral health services. In our licensed preschool, we offer a half-day play-based curriculum. For school-aged children, we offer academic evaluations, traditional tutoring, and specialized instruction for children with Dyslexia. 

The Opportunity:  

Laughlin Children's Center is looking for a clinical mental health professional to join the professional staff of the Psychology Department. The candidate for this position will hold a valid clinical PA license and required clearances. The candidate will agree to part-time employment between the Center hours of 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, with ability to offer therapy sessions during after-school hours (3:00 to 7:00) for children ranging from 2 to 18 years of age.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

· Assist Intake department with triage and prompt scheduling. Maintain an appointment calendar.

· Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and their families using evidenced based modalities. Assist clients with transforming their stated concerns into positively stated treatment goals. Monitor progress and outcomes.

· Work as a collaborative team member with both Center employees and external providers. Offer consultation as needed.

· Encourage communication and information sharing with the adults important in the life of the child.

Provide regular time for phone consultation with clients, parents, or others involved with the child’s care.

· Complete documentation for insurance reimbursable services with thoroughness and timeliness.

· Demonstrate basic proficiency in using a variety of software, including electronic medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Required Skills and Experience

· Master’s degree or higher in clinical study. Candidates must hold a valid PA LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license.

· Must hold valid clearances (state and federal) required for clinical practice.

· Clinical experience working with children and adolescents. Strong knowledge of child development and family therapy.

· Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.

· Enthusiasm for the work of helping others and repairing and restoring highest level of function.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with electronic medical record systems and with telehealth service delivery.

· Membership in a professional organization is desirable.

Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.

If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to hr@laughlincenter.org for this opportunity.