Counselor, Unlicensed (61725)

Qualifications

The Master Counselor demonstrates above-standard clinical knowledge and performance, leading to enhanced care and improved quality outcomes. This position meets or exceeds expectations in providing clinical services to individuals and families and actively collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to address clients' clinical needs. The role includes professional interpretation and analysis of clinical data to formulate service plans and treatment summaries. As a subject matter expert on clinical practices and Diversus Health protocols, the Master Counselor supports staff and helps navigate client treatment needs through internal and external referrals. This role promotes positive and professional interactions with both internal and external stakeholders and may involve family/caregiver participation in treatment planning when appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Provide care, treatment, and services tailored to the behavioral health needs of the served population.
• Demonstrate understanding of individual client needs, behaviors, and symptoms associated with common mental health disorders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold professional standards.
• Accurately complete all clinical documentation within required timeframes (e.g., progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries).
• Consistently meet established productivity goals.
• Maintain a client caseload and provide temporary coverage for vacant clinical positions as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical expertise, evidence-based practices (EBP), specialty areas, and Diversus Health systems.
• Attend ongoing training and participate in peer consultations.
• Model customer service philosophy and core competencies in daily interactions.
• Demonstrate commitment to Diversus Health’s goals, initiatives, and quality/compliance standards.
• Promote Diversus Health as an employer and provider of choice, modeling the organization’s mission and values.
• Foster collaboration within the team, network, and organization to support an integrated system of care.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field (MA, MS, MSW, MFT) required.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet individual productivity benchmarks.
• Proficient in multiple treatment modalities and strength-based therapeutic approaches appropriate for the target population.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deliver and document clinical services.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to type at least 25 words per minute using an electronic health record system.