Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

New Directions Mental Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. In this role, you will complete assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support client progress and coordinate care. Our culture emphasizes empathy, support, and teamwork, offering regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact, engage in rewarding clinical work, and advance your career in a collaborative healthcare environment. Provide individual, family, and, when appropriate, group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed, trauma-informed approaches) tailored to client needs. Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical information accurately and promptly in the EHR system. Monitor client progress, regularly review and update treatment plans, and adjust interventions to support positive outcomes. Conduct risk assessments, provide crisis intervention, and create safety plans for clients in acute distress or at elevated risk. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including other therapists, psychiatrists, and medical providers, to coordinate care. Communicate and, when appropriate, coordinate with families, schools, and community resources to support holistic treatment. Maintain strict adherence to ethical standards, professional codes of conduct, and HIPAA/confidentiality requirements. Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development activities to enhance clinical skills. Clinical assessment and diagnosis Individual psychotherapy Family and group therapy Treatment planning Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Crisis intervention Risk assessment and safety planning Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria Evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Care coordination and case management Cultural competence in mental health care Goal setting and progress evaluation Time management and caseload management Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current, unrestricted state license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent (or license-eligible) Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited institution Training in evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches) Experience with or willingness to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems CPR/First Aid certification preferred Prior outpatient or community mental health experience strongly preferred