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Pathways Within

Mental Health Counselor

Smithtown, NY

$43/hr

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$53K - $73K/yr

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Mental Health Counselor

Pathways Within

Smithtown, NY

$43/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Pathways Within - Wisdom & Wellness Collaborative is hiring full-time therapists for our Massapequa locations. Join a well-rounded, supportive team that will invest in growing you as a therapist!

The position is a fee-for-service W-2 position for newly licensed or experienced therapists. We require in-person and telehealth sessions.

Compensation:

$40 - $43 hourly


Responsibilities:

  • Maintain seeing a minimum of 25 sessions a week

  • Maintain charts within the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with insurance standards

  • Respond to current clients and follow up with new clients and inter-practice communications promptly

  • Uphold and follow field code of ethics and conduct, standard policies, procedures, and confidentiality to ensure compliance with staff expectations, accrediting agencies, and insurance companies — and to protect the integrity of the field and the practice, both during and outside of work hours

  • Attend at least 2 case conferences each month

  • Attend 1:1 supervision monthly with assigned supervisor at the assigned time

  • Continue professional development education through the practice's PESI Learning Library, other trainings provided by the practice, or trainings of interest taken at own discretion

  • Participating in company events including lunch hour meetings, monthly events, and the holiday party


Qualifications:

Qualifications for the Job:

  • Experience working with children, families, couples, teens, and adults

  • Works well and participates in a team environment

  • Enjoys collaboration with co-workers

  • Has a thirst for knowledge and continued education

Must be able to work evenings M - Th and possibly Sunday.

Certification and Education Requirements:

  • LMSW/ LCSW/MHC-LP/LMHC/MFT

We are a w2 position and an approved site for obtaining clinical hours

Job Type: Full-time


About Company

Benefits for Working with Us

  • Reliable referrals and steady patient flow

  • Comprehensive intake & client services coordination

  • Billing, collections, and revenue-cycle management

  • Scheduling and EMR implementation and support

  • Compliance, credentialing, and operational support

  • Case consultation and collaboration with holistic providers

  • Access to group benefits (401(k) with a match available after the probationary period,

  • Access to health insurance and other company benefits

  • Access to the learning library and growth opportunities

  • Discounted services and products are offered

  • Engaged company culture including full office lunch hour, staff activities monthly, family-friendly atmosphere