Mental Health Counselor - Dayshift Licensure/Cert Require - LPCC-S, LPCC, LPC, LSW 40 hours a week 6 month contract Possibility for Temp to Perm JD in attachments EssentialFunctions · Providesassessment of residents’ needs/risks to determine treatment plans. · Use of expressive therapies a plus. · Collaborate with care coordinators, PCP’s,psychiatrists, and other professionals involved with treatment of the client. · Keeping records and using reporting tools.(Therapy Notes) · Managesall aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and programrecords as assigned. · Develops and maintains treatment plans andservices for better management of care. · Diagnoses and treatment of mental andemotional disorders according to DSM-5 · Develops release plans, transitions toother service providers and termination letters. · Participate and run group therapy · Monitors, evaluates and documents progressfor client. · DAF, Ohio Scales, Mental Health StatusReport, Suicide scales. · Work well with team approach + Performs intake procedures for new residents + Apply Behavior Management System to manage residents’ behaviors + Performs crisis intervention services + Prepares written reports. + Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required. + Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public + Makes court appearances as designated. + Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility. + Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed. + Transports residents to community resources as needed. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.