Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments of patient progress. Maintains strong communication and organizational skills to establish effective relationships with clients and families.

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Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or PsychologistMaster’s Level Degree or HigherClinical Experience of 12 MonthsProficiency with Electronic Health Record SystemsBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health DisordersIndividualized Treatment PlansOngoing Patient AssessmentsCounseling and Treatment AdjustmentElectronic Health Record Systems ProficiencyComputer LiteracyWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentations

Soft Skills

Superb Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationGuiding and Influencing PeopleExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Tools & Technologies

NextGen

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersPatient CounselingTreatment PlansOutreach ActivitiesReferral Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active licensure required
Not hiring associate/intern-level therapists
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Ability to work as a team member cooperatively
Superb organizational skills
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems; familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support, including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services, resources, and support
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work-from-home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule