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Avella Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our dedicated team in providing compassionate and effective mental health care. This full-time remote position offers a unique opportunity to support a diverse client population from the comfort of your own home, allowing for flexibility while making a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to mental health advocacy, exceptional clinical skills, and the ability to develop treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.

Located in Toms River, New Jersey, Avella Behavioral Health Center is a community health clinic that emphasizes holistic and client-centered approaches to mental health care. Our mission is to promote wellness, resilience, and recovery among individuals and families experiencing mental and emotional difficulties. Our integrated treatment approach places a strong emphasis on collaboration among various healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.

As a remote position, this role allows licensed counselors to manage their schedules while connecting with clients through teletherapy platforms. Our supportive work culture values teamwork and shared knowledge, promoting continuous learning and professional growth. By leveraging technology, we facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among mental health specialists, nurses, and social workers, ensuring that our clients receive coordinated and effective care.

• Conduct thorough preliminary interviews to understand each client's background and present concerns, documenting the information accurately to inform treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients' mental, behavioral, and emotional health, identifying specific issues and articulating goals for their treatment.
• Develop individualized intervention and recovery plans for a range of patients including individuals, couples, families, and groups, ensuring the plans are evidence-based and culturally sensitive.
• Facilitate engaging individual and group therapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities to meet the diverse needs of clients.
• Monitor and assess clients’ progress throughout their treatment journey, adjusting plans as necessary based on their evolving needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to create comprehensive intervention plans that address all aspects of a client’s well-being.
• Follow up with clients after their release from any inpatient care, providing continuity of services and support.
• Identify and mitigate any behavioral issues that may impede recovery, proactively addressing potential barriers.
• Provide guidance and resources to family members or caregivers to help them manage mental health challenges within the family system.

In this role, you will work with a varied client base, including individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction disorders, and other mental health conditions. Our clients often require a multi-faceted approach to treatment, so your expertise will be invaluable in helping them build coping strategies, improve their well-being, and foster supportive relationships.

• Education: A Master’s degree or doctoral degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited institution is required.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold current, valid licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey.
• Certification: A passing score on the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and/or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) is essential.
• Skills: Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as AVATAR is necessary for efficient documentation and client management.

• Ambition and experience in a clinical mental health setting, with a track record of delivering high-quality counseling services.
• Familiarity with the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) best practices.
• Knowledge of the effects of psychotropic medications as prescribed by medical professionals.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills.

• Annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience, plus a sign-on bonus.
• A comprehensive healthcare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A generous retirement savings plan with employer contributions, helping you to secure your financial future.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuing education and support for professional development to help further your career.

At Avella Behavioral Health Center, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering an environment where our mental health counselors can thrive. As part of our team, you will have access to numerous opportunities for career advancement within our practice, allowing you to grow your skill set, take on leadership roles, or specialize in particular areas of interest.

Joining Avella Behavioral Health Center means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the mental health community. If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and take your career to the next level, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and your passion for mental health counseling. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the possibility of you joining our team at Avella Behavioral Health Center!