Unity Counseling, LLC has expanded our Alpena office and is currently hiring licensed therapists for several W-2 positions. We are seeking diverse, committed professionals to meet the increasing mental health needs of our community. Applicants must have an accredited degree in Professional Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology and current Michigan licensure as an LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LP. Limited licensed applicants will be considered as well. All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, sexual or gender identities, ages, religions, and/or with or without disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate cultural competency related to working with each of those protected categories. Unity Counseling, LLC places a high value on its staff and building a workplace culture of collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and independence. Therapists are free to focus on offering high quality clinical care to their clients, while the practice takes care of administration, paneling, billing, marketing, and referrals. Our office is near downtown Alpena in an attractive, well-maintained building. We are currently looking for a variety of specialties and professional interests, including: Working with children. Couples and families. EMDR or Brainspotting. ADHD assessments. Multilingual. Eating disorders. Certified sex therapist. OCD Substance use intervention.
Responsibilities:Provide mental health therapy to clients within the scope of training/experience. Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines of the profession as well as to "best practice" documentation and billing requirements. Develop a rapport with clients to facilitate a healthy therapeutic relationship. Respond to client crises as necessary and make recommendations to keep the client safe and ensure all company safety measures are followed. Provide limited case management services as necessary and/or communicate with other healthcare providers involved to advocate for other services as needed. Demonstrate self-motivated attitude and ability to perform responsibilities of the position with limited supervision. Maintain regular and open communication with other members of the team.
Qualifications: State licensure that is current, unrestricted, and in good standing. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are needed. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting working as a mental health therapist is preferred.