Job Summary:

The Mental Health therapist will conduct individual and group telehealth therapy to promote optimum mental health. The Mental Health therapist will help individuals deal with anxiety and depression; burnout, stress management; problems with self-esteem; issues associated with aging; mental and emotional health; and more.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. 
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. 
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. 
• Prepares and maintains detailed treatment records and reports.
• Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information. 
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. 
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Completes other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Strong oral communication skills to counsel and advise patients
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans
• Coaching skills to help patients make positive changes
• Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate patient files
• Familiarity with privacy, health and safety laws
• Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email and word processing software

Education and Experience:

• A Masters Degree and appropriate licensure in psychology, counseling or a related field required.
• Multi-state licensure (or willingness to apply for additional licenses) strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.