Senior Mental Health Counselor

The Senior Mental Health Counselor is responsible for delivering standard counseling services to a diverse client population which includes but is not limited to: utilizing complex therapeutic techniques and modalities to enhance mental well.-being; providing counseling services (individual and group) such as evaluating patient’s mental health, conducting interviews and psychological assessments and observing behaviors to diagnose mental health conditions .-leading to a holistic wellbeing and coach patients towards full and active participation in their respective societies.

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with complex psychological or psychiatric conditions ensuring evidence-based approaches and a comprehensive therapeutic framework
• Manage patients with chronic mental health conditions or in crisis including those dealing with trauma severe anxiety and high-risk behaviors
• Specialize in specific therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT trauma informed care or others to address the diverse needs of patients
• Contribute to program development by identifying areas for improvement in treatment protocols and patient care programs Provide recommendations to enhance service delivery
• Conduct group therapy sessions or lead therapeutic workshops creating a supportive environment for patients to build skills for managing mental health issues
• Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing suicidal ideation emotional distress or acute psychiatric episodes ensuring effective response strategies
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans participating actively in case discussions to ensure holistic care
• Monitor treatment progress and adjust interventions as needed ensuring that goals are met, and treatment plans are aligned with patient needs

Minimum Education Required

Master's in counseling, Psychotherapy or related field

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS License as applicable; Evidence-Based Certification (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and 100 CME Hours of accredited courses that are directly related with the field.

Years of Experience

Minimum 7 years of Counseling, Psychotherapy or related experience and 2,000 hours of supervised training.

Languages

English: Fully Proficient; Arabic: Fully Proficient

Functional Competencies

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection