Mental Health Counselor

S.L.E.W. Inc. (Support Lending for Emotional Well-being)

Mental Health Counselor

San Antonio, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Mental Health Counselor/LPC position: (Part-time)

    Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 27 hours per week

    The mission of SLEW Cancer Wellness Center is to improve the emotional and physical health of uninsured, under-insured, and low-income women who are survivors of cancer or who are undergoing cancer treatments by offering programs at no cost to clients to promote a better quality of life and long-term survival.

    Job Summary:

    The counselor will be responsible for individual, family, and group therapy. Will conduct assessments and is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic treatment plans. The counselor is directly supervised by the Program Director or Executive Director. Maintains necessary client records, and provides liaison with referral sources and providers. The counselor will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team along with a patient navigator and a case manager.

    Job Functions:

    Conduct intake interviews and assess client’s mental health

    Prepare goal-oriented treatment plans, service plans, and progress reports

    Facilitate client group discussions on specific issues

    Provide case consultations and/or crisis interventions

    Maintain confidentiality in all areas of client and program operations

    Maintain professional and ethical standards as prescribed by SLEW Cancer Wellness Center

    Role model a professional demeanor at all times

    Comply with the agency and program policy and procedure manual

    Comply with all Licensing standards as well as funding source guidelines

    Participate in all required professional training, workshops and or continuing education

    Conduct/coordinate client assessments and recommendations for client permanency plan

    Conduct individual, small group, and large group counseling sessions with clients

    Maintain communication with social services team on a consistent basis

    Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review/audit

    Education and Experience Requirements

    Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or in a related field.

    Certification and/or License Required LPC, or LCSW

    Two or more years of relevant experience with population serving the chronically ill

    Requirements:

    Must be bilingual

    Computer literacy

    Ability to work independently

    Must possess a valid driver’s license, current driver’s insurance and have an excellent driving record

    Must be flexible and able to multi-task

    Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English language required.

    Possess excellent interpersonal skills, as well as organizational and planning skills

    Possess sensitivity to the service population cultural and socio-economic characteristic.

    Please send resume to: media.slewwellness@gmail.com

    Flexible work from home options available.