Employment
Mental Health Counselor
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mental Health Counselor
Full-time / Part-time
We are seeking licensed mental health practitioners to provide full-time or part-time counseling at our Berea and Richmond locations. Ideal candidates are service oriented, have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity, and seek a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Why Work for Parsons Counseling?
Parsons Counseling is passionate about supporting underserved populations and providing interventions that are responsive to the needs of our community. We offer unique treatment options to clients by integrating play and expressive therapy techniques with traditional counseling approaches. We emphasize a comprehensive treatment approach that includes individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, Comprehensive Community Support Services, and Targeted Case Management. Importantly, we emphasize both the care of our clients and our employees.
Benefits
Full-time benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, voluntary benefits, paid vacation, paid sick days, 10 paid holidays, paid supervision, in-service training, and financial assistance for certifications in Theraplay, AutPlay, EMDR, and TF-CBT. We strongly encourage and support our providers in seeking certification as Registered Play Therapists. Additional benefits include short-term disability, dental, and accident/cancer insurance.
Position Description
Counselors are responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of clinical care for their clients. Clinical responsibilities include individual therapy, family sessions, group sessions, documenting all services, attending treatment team meetings, and working closely with the clinical director.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide quality counseling services that are in accordance with agency, state, and professional standards
- Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service training
- Coordinate with other staff and the clinical director
- Communicate with community partners to advocate for client needs
Minimum Qualifications
- Independent or provisional license in counseling, social work, or a related field
- Commitment to serving others
- Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
- Ability to work well with others
- Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude
- Completion of a successful criminal background check
Desired Characteristics
- Basic computer skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Play Therapy and other Expressive Therapies
- Trauma-based CBT and/or EMDR
- Autism
- ADHD
Pay
Part-time: Varies
Full-time: $40,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year
Applications
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to Jessica Abell, Practice Administrator at [email protected].
Parsons Counseling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Position Type
Part-time, one day a week – In-Person
New location at 208 Kidd Drive, Berea KY 40403
About Parsons Counseling
Parsons Counseling is dedicated to providing quality services to children and adults in central Kentucky. We are passionate about supporting underserved populations and providing interventions that are responsive to the needs of our community. We are looking for like-minded individuals. If you are committed to helping others, have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity, and are seeking a dynamic, supportive work environment, we invite you to apply today.
We offer integrated treatment to clients, including psychiatric services, individual and group counseling, Comprehensive Community Support services, and Targeted Case Management. We serve Madison county and surrounding areas, with locations in Berea and Richmond, KY.
Why Work for Parsons Counseling?
Parsons Counseling offers:
- Flexible scheduling
- Psychiatric Collaborator
- Supportive work environment
- Administrative Support
- Clean, modern office environment
Position Description
Parsons Counseling & Play Therapy Center is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide services for children, teens, and adults in an outpatient setting. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners perform evaluations, determine diagnosis and provide treatment to clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and other issues. Functions as a consultant to other clinical team members. Participates with clinical staff to discuss and review medical treatment plans as time permits. Part-time position, one day per week currently available with potential to grow to multiple days per week.
Position Responsibilities
- Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues
- Collaborate with treatment providers and placement agencies
- Assess and prescribe medication for new and existing clients.
- Develop individual treatment plans based upon assessment data.
- Provide therapeutic interventions as necessary.
- Maintain timely documentation of services in compliance with the center’s policies and compliance standards.
- Suggest treatment plan changes, including medication recommendations, for clients who are not improving as expected.
- Participate in staffing meetings as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Kentucky-licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner
- DEA license (required)
- Prior experience providing treatment to those with a mental illness diagnosis
Desired Characteristics
- Commitment to serving others
- Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations
- Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude
- Basic computer skills
Pay
Part-time: $50 to $60 per hour or a negotiated contract rate
Applications
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]m.
Parsons Counseling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
