Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Animal-Assisted Therapy (Unleashed Counseling)
Pottstown, PA 19464 • Temporarily remote
Job Details
Salary
$30 – $35 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Contract
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications
Master’s (Required)
Full Job Description
Unleashed Counseling is looking for a fee-for-service mental health professional to provide individual and couple’s counseling. We are looking for a clinician licensed to practice in PA [LCSW, LPC, LP, or LMFT]. This individual will provide therapeutic services in specialized areas including anxiety, depression, addiction and eating disorders. Clinicians must be competent in multicultural counseling and LGBTQ-affirming care. Experience in animal-assisted therapy is desired, but not necessary. We will offer training opportunities for counselors who wish to obtain a therapy dog. We will assist in the insurance credentialing process.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducts initial assessments and diagnoses.
Develops a plan of treatment that is recovery-oriented and tailored to the specific needs of the client.
Conduct individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy using generally accepted techniques employed in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice.
Maintains license as current at all times. Maintenance of a current license shall qualify as having met minimum annual training requirements.
Attends clinical supervision and/or team meetings as applicable and required.
Cooperates and collaborates with other members of the team in a manner which promotes the growth and healthy development of clients served and the practice as a whole.
Maintains clinical records according to company standards and requirements for each client assigned.
Supervises and/or orients other professional staff as assigned.
Participates in team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Appropriately plans for and coordinates continuity of care of clients.
Reports all unusual incidents, accidents, conflicts of interest, or other issues potentially problematic to the practice, staff, or client(s) promptly to the director of Unleashed Counseling.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits:
The fee-for-service rate for licensed clinicians is $30 per hour.
Clinicians with a therapy animal will receive $35 per hour.
Clinicians will have the opportunity to be trained in animal-assisted therapy.
Job Qualifications:
Master’s Degree Required
License Required [LCSW, LPC, LP, or LMFT]
Competence in multicultural counseling and LGBTQ-affirming counseling required
Knowledge of Anxiety, Depression, Addiction and Eating Disorders preferred
Our Mission is to inspire your authentic self through compassionate counseling and sustainable self-care.
Our Company Culture: Prioritizes Mental Health and Self-Care; Practices Intentional Anti-Racism; Celebrates the LGBTQ Community; Leans on the Healing Power of Nature; Honors the Human-Animal Bond; and Respects the Rights of Animals.
About Us: Unleashed Counseling is a private psychotherapy practice that provides mental health counseling to stressed-out people who happen to love dogs. We combine creative techniques such as animal-assisted therapy (with Benji the Therapy Dog), walk & talk therapy, and art therapy with traditional clinical treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy. Our goal is to create a gentle, joyful atmosphere in the counseling room; a safe space where we can celebrate our clients and their desire to grow.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
We see most clients online, however if you plan to work with a therapy animal, expect to see some people in-person. We use “mindful scheduling” building in time to sanitize the office between sessions.
Education:
Master’s (Required)
License/Certification:
license to practice mental health in Pennsylvania? (Required)
Full Time Opportunity:
Yes
Work Location:
One location
Hours per week:
Less than 10
Company’s website:
Company’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/unleashedcounseling
Work Remotely:
Temporarily due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Remote interview process