Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Naperville)

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCSW, or Marriage & Family Therapist to join as a 1099 contractor for a private practice mental health facility. Our team of diverse counselors and social workers specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life-event changes. The clinician will assist clients in nurturing behaviors and modes of thinking that increases their ability to cope and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence informed counseling/talk therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse

• Diagnose, treat, and help patients create coping strategies, as well as, counsel, listen, support, and monitor patients for progress

• Formulate short-term and long-term counseling plans for clients under your care and consult with our Clinical Director and other providers regarding complex clients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers

• Identify clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make referrals to emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities

• Facilitating group consultations

• Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet requirements for medical records documentation

• Work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups to manage and coordinate activities and projects.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Counseling or Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Preferred - Clinical Social Worker accepted
• Current Illinois Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapy License
• Must be able to meet and maintain current NBCC and State licensure requirements
• 2-4 years of experience in outpatient mental health counseling, preferably private practice and with supervisory experience
• Thorough Recordkeeping Ability
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record System
• Non-Judgmental Approach
• Genuine Interest in People
• Optimistic Outlook
• Strong Problem Solving and Organizational Skills