Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Counselor / LPC position : (Part-time)

Hours : Tuesday-Friday, 27 hours per week

The mission of SLEW Cancer Wellness Center is to improve the emotional and physical health of uninsured, under-insured, and low-income women who are survivors of cancer or who are undergoing cancer treatments by offering programs at no cost to clients to promote a better quality of life and long-term survival.

Job Summary :

The counselor will be responsible for individual, family, and group therapy. Will conduct assessments and is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic treatment plans. The counselor is directly supervised by the Program Director or Executive Director. Maintains necessary client records, and provides liaison with referral sources and providers. The counselor will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team along with a patient navigator and a case manager.

Job Functions :

• Conduct intake interviews and assess client’s mental health
• Prepare goal-oriented treatment plans, service plans, and progress reports
• Facilitate client group discussions on specific issues
• Provide case consultations and / or crisis interventions
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of client and program operations
• Maintain professional and ethical standards as prescribed by SLEW Cancer Wellness Center
• Role model a professional demeanor at all times
• Comply with the agency and program policy and procedure manual
• Comply with all Licensing standards as well as funding source guidelines
• Participate in all required professional training, workshops and or continuing education
• Conduct / coordinate client assessments and recommendations for client permanency plan
• Conduct individual, small group, and large group counseling sessions with clients
• Maintain communication with social services team on a consistent basis
• Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review / audit

Education and Experience Requirements

Requirements :

Please send resume to : media.slewwellness@gmail.com