What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional Counselor position at Red River Therapeutic Solutions?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in Behavioral Health to join our dedicated mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy and mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will help individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, fostering resilience and recovery through evidence-based practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, innovative environment committed to excellence in behavioral health care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, family, and child/youth therapy sessions using modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, art therapy, and behavioral therapy.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute behavioral or emotional episodes effectively while ensuring patient safety.
- Utilize telehealth platforms to deliver remote counseling services, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and clinical documentation standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, medical professionals, educators, and case managers—to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in EMR/EHR systems following clinical ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
- Engage in ongoing clinical research and data collection to inform evidence-based practices and improve service quality for individuals with co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with specialization or experience in behavioral health.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, grief counseling, addiction counseling, and psychodynamic therapy.
- Proven experience working with children, adolescents, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, PTSD, Geriatrics, or co-occurring disorders.
- Strong skills in crisis management, behavior management, patient assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation standards.
- Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical terminology relevant to mental health care.
- Experience delivering telehealth therapy services using secure platforms while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively within outpatient or inpatient settings across clinics or hospital environments; experience with pediatric populations is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; knowledge of special education or pediatric healthcare is a plus.
Join us to empower individuals through compassionate mental health support! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values professional growth and the well-being of our team members while delivering exceptional behavioral health services tailored to each patient's needs.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000