Mental Health Counselor

K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We incorporate teaching to empower our clients to make the best decisions about their mental health and help them feel confident in their care. At K&I Healthcare Services, our clients are more than just a number. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process. We are looking for a full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist who wants to join our growing company and help our community.

Education

• Master's degree in mental health (psychology, social work, counseling) or related field (Required)

Salary: Fee for service 70.00/ hr.

Experience

• Six months of clinical experience in a clinical setting (preferred)
• New Graduates are welcomed
• Preferred LMSW/LCSW, Clinical Psychologist

General Clinical Duties

• Provide ethical and culturally-sensitive mental health counseling as well as case management services
• Offer psychoeducation about relapse prevention, patterns and behaviors, and treatment processes
• Diagnose and plan treatment for patients
• Complete clinical paperwork (intakes, treatment plans, progress notes)
• Advocate for patient needs
• Offer consultation to patients and their representatives
• Manage medication compliance (with the help of the psychiatric nurse practitioner)
• Make referrals to other social services and treatment programs as needed
• Facilitate disposition planning
• Engage in individual supervision regularly as decided by the clinical supervisor
• Plan courses of treatment based on patient's cultural identity factors
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Consult with other mental health professionals as necessary
• Facilitate referrals to support agencies as needed

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely patient charts that include clinical intakes, weekly progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland LMSW/LCSW/LCPC/LGPC (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid in Hyattsville, MD 20785