Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
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Job Description
The Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) provides highquality mental health counseling and support within an integrated care model embedded in medical pediatric clinics. This role collaborates closely with pediatricians nurses and other healthcare professionals to address the emotional behavioral and developmental needs of children and their families. The LPCA delivers evidencebased interventions supports care coordination and promotes holistic wellness in a fastpaced interdisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual family and group counseling to pediatric patients and their caregivers addressing issues such as anxiety depression behavioral challenges trauma and developmental concerns.
Conduct initial assessments develop treatment plans and implement evidencebased therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents.
Collaborate with pediatric medical staff to integrate mental health care into routine medical visits offering realtime consultation and brief interventions as needed.
Support families in navigating mental health challenges providing psychoeducation coping strategies and parenting guidance.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans share insights and ensure seamless coordination between medical and behavioral health services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sessions treatment plans and progress notes in compliance with clinic policies and state regulations.
Assist in identifying patients who may benefit from mental health services through screening tools and referrals from medical staff.
Work under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor or clinical supervisor to meet licensure requirements and enhance clinical skills.
Contribute to a traumainformed culturally sensitive care environment that prioritizes the wellbeing of pediatric patients and their families.
Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in pediatric mental health and integrated care models.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field from an accredited program.
Current status as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) or equivalent provisional license actively pursuing full licensure.
Experience or training in child and adolescent counseling preferably in a clinical or medical setting.
Knowledge of evidencebased practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) play therapy or family systems therapy.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals families and children of diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with integrated behavioral health models and an understanding of pediatric healthcare settings is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working with children with chronic illnesses developmental disabilities or complex trauma.
Ability to adapt interventions for brief solutionfocused sessions in a medical clinic environment.
Bilingual proficiency (e.g. Spanish) is an advantage but not required.
Work Environment: This position is based in a pediatric medical clinic requiring flexibility to work alongside healthcare providers in a dynamic patientfacing setting. The role may involve variable hours depending on clinic needs and patient volume.
Supervision: Reports to a designated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Clinical Supervisor for licensure supervision and to the Clinic Manager or Director of Behavioral Health for operational oversight.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter proof of LPCA status and references to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
