Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Gold Standard Community Centers, Inc.

Job Overview

The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing therapeutic mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial challenges. The counselor will provide individualized treatment and support through in-person sessions at the Gold Standard office, telehealth services, and on-site counseling at the client's preferred or designated school location.

The counselor will work with clients to identify treatment needs, develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve emotional regulation, address behavioral concerns, and achieve established treatment goals. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, professional documentation, and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual mental health counseling and therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Conduct counseling sessions in person at the Gold Standard office, through telehealth, and at designated school locations.
• Provide school-based counseling at the client's preferred school or an approved educational setting, as appropriate.
• Complete clinical assessments, evaluations, and treatment-related documentation within the scope of professional qualifications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Address grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, anger management, emotional regulation, family concerns, and other mental health needs.
• Assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, problem-solving techniques, and positive decision-making skills.
• Monitor client progress and document response to treatment.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, school personnel, and other treatment providers when authorized and appropriate.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Follow Gold Standard policies, procedures, and clinical documentation standards.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Appropriate professional license or credential required for the services being provided, such as PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or another applicable Louisiana credential.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with mental health or behavioral health needs preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling approaches and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Comfortable providing services in office, telehealth, and school-based settings.
• Must maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable licensing requirements.

Work Settings

The Mental Health Counselor may provide services in the following settings:

• In-Person: Gold Standard Community Centers office location.
• Telehealth: Secure virtual counseling sessions in accordance with applicable regulations and payer requirements.
• School-Based Services: Counseling services provided at the client's preferred school or an approved school location, with appropriate authorization and coordination.

Organization: Gold Standard Community Centers, Inc.

Position: Mental Health Counselor

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kentwood, LA 70444

Salary : $22 - $24