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Riverside Behavioral Health Center is actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide exceptional care to our clients in a remote telehealth setting. As a full-time mental health professional, you will play a vital role in conducting comprehensive mental health evaluations, devising individualized treatment plans, and leading both individual and group therapeutic interventions. Your expertise will guide clients toward improved mental well-being and recovery.

Riverside Behavioral Health Center is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Located in Tempe, Arizona, we focus on providing accessible behavioral health services through innovative telehealth solutions. Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates to create an inclusive and supportive environment, emphasizing personalized care to help our clients achieve their mental health goals.

This position offers the flexibility and convenience of remote work, allowing you to deliver high-quality care from the comfort of your own home. Utilizing our telehealth platform, you will engage with clients through secure video connections, ensuring open lines of communication while adhering to best practices in mental health care. The remote nature of this role also supports a better work-life balance, which is integral to our organizational culture.

• Conduct thorough initial assessments and preliminary interviews, meticulously documenting cases from the first consultation through discharge.
• Evaluate clients’ mental, emotional, and behavioral health with the aim of creating tailored and actionable treatment plans.
• Design and implement effective intervention strategies for individuals, couples, families, and groups, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Facilitate engaging individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a safe and respectful setting that encourages open dialogue.
• Regularly monitor client progress and adapt treatment plans in collaboration with other mental health professionals as required.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for clients.
• Assist clients' families and primary caregivers in understanding and managing mental health challenges.
• Stay current with developments in psychotherapy, integrating the latest research and best practices into your treatment methodologies.
• Maintain meticulous records in electronic health record systems, like AVATAR, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

In this role, you will work with a diverse population of clients, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction disorders, and other mental health conditions. Your empathetic approach will be crucial in aligning treatment with each client's unique background and life circumstances, which often include significant emotional, social, and economic challenges.

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current and valid licensure as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW in the state of Arizona.
• A passing score on the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and/or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.

• Prior experience in a mental health counseling role, serving a similar client population.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems, specifically AVATAR, as a tool for documentation and care coordination.
• Knowledge of the effects of psychotropic medications as prescribed by supporting medical professionals and the ability to educate clients on these effects.
• Familiarity with the best practices set forth by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA).
• A background in addressing and treating co-occurring physical and emotional health conditions.

Riverside Behavioral Health Center offers a competitive salary range of USD 80,000 to 100,000 annually, along with a sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates. Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, and generous paid time off (PTO) along with holiday pay. We prioritize the professional development of our team with opportunities for continuing education and support for licensure renewal.

As a valued member of the Riverside team, you will have access to various career advancement pathways within our organization. We encourage our counselors to take on leadership roles and participate in specialized training, equipping you to further enhance your skills and expertise in the mental health field.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals to improve their mental health and well-being, Riverside Behavioral Health Center is the ideal place for you to advance your career while making a significant difference in the lives of others. Our collaborative and supportive environment provides the foundation you need to thrive as a mental health professional.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in mental health counseling. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding telehealth services and support for our clients' mental health journey.