Mental Health Counselor (Part-time)

Seasons Counseling of Michiana (South Bend, IN) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor.

Applicants must be degreed and licensed in Indiana as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC), or a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP). The ideal candidate is paneled with insurance providers in Indiana and has experience working with a diverse client population.

ORGANIZATION

Seasons Counseling of Michiana (formerly Samaritan Counseling Center) has served our community for 45 years, earning the reputation as a trusted source for professional, confidential, and affordable mental health care. We are committed to affirming the needs of the whole person, showing respect for one’s faith and values, and the clients’ decision whether or not to incorporate these into counseling.

We are here to help with relationship problems, family issues, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, and other life concerns.

For therapists, Seasons Counseling of Michiana is the best of both worlds. We offer a relaxed, nurturing, private practice atmosphere, while also providing exceptional administrative support to our clinical team. This model is designed to allow therapists to do what they do best – provide exceptional care without worrying about marketing, filing insurance, or tracking down client payments.

Seasons Counseling of Michiana is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR | Seasons Counseling of Michiana

Report to: Executive Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Mental Health Counselor provides individual, couple, and family counseling. He or she participates as a clinical staff team member, shares in staffing and case conferences, performs necessary administrative tasks, and participates in agency community relations. Due to adjustments made because of COVID-19, Seasons therapists are able to work either in the office, via telehealth, or a combination of the two.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Services

• Provides the number of agreed upon clinical hours
• Maintains clinical records in keeping with agency policies and procedures
• Represents the standards and practices of their primary professional fields

Clinical Staff Participation

• Works cooperatively with staff colleagues, consultants, and referring professionals
• Actively participates in clinical staffing and case consultations
• Attends administrative staff meetings, staff retreats, and other team building activities

Center Administration and Development

• Participates in the development of the agency’s referral network
• Performs administrative and development tasks as assigned
• Participates in the agency’s programs of education, consultation, and community relations

The Mental Health Counselor shall support the Executive Director and Leadership Team in other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's or doctor's degree in pastoral counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience, validated by certification or licensure by the groups corresponding to their fields, including the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Academy of Clinical Social Workers (ACSW), and/or full state licensure in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or medicine
• Mastery of a coherent theory and practice of therapy
• Ability to use the language and methodology of differential diagnosis and familiarity with the contributions of various diagnostic tests
• Ability to assess a client's therapeutic needs, to establish a therapeutic relationship, and to conduct, complete, terminate, and evaluate that therapy
• Ability to relate the contributions of various disciplines to the therapeutic task and to make appropriate use of inter-professional collaboration
• Ability to help clients deal with theological issues utilizing religious resources within their own belief system
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate personal and professional relationships and boundaries both within and outside the agency

COMPENSATION

The Mental Health Counselor is an employee of the agency – not an “independent contractor” – and is compensated based on fees collected from client sessions. Depending on the number of sessions completed annually, compensation can range from $30,000 - $75,000. Additionally, Seasons Counseling of Michiana may cover liability insurance, electronic health record system license fees, and reimbursement for professional development.

APPLICANTS

Submit your resume to Alexandra Sobieski, Executive Director, with a cover letter describing why you feel your experience or interests would be beneficial to the Seasons Counseling of Michiana team.

Seasons Counseling of Michiana promotes mental health, through counseling and education, for every life we touch.

We are here to help.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Indiana Mental Health full (not associate) license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $100,000