Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit (MHC-LP) - Remote ($3,000 Sign-on Bonus)

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit (MHC-LP) at Brave Health, you will be responsible for providing outpatient mental health services via our telehealth program. This involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and working closely with clients to achieve their mental health objectives. Your role will also encompass utilizing telehealth software and other technology to enhance client communication and care.

To qualify for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit (MHC-LP) position at Brave Health, candidates should hold a master's level degree in social work. Additionally, you must possess a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license in New York and be eligible to work in the United States. A private work-from-home space for ensuring patient safety, along with fluency in English and preferably Spanish, are also essential.

Brave Health provides a comprehensive benefits package for our Licensed Mental Health Counselors-Limited Permit (MHC-LP). This includes 100% remote work flexibility, internal supervision without fees, a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work, and annual educational stipends. Compensation ranges from $65k to $68k per year, with additional pay offered for bilingual counselors. You’ll also get a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

At Brave Health, we highly value the growth and education of our Licensed Mental Health Counselors-Limited Permit (MHC-LP). We provide bi-weekly test prep sessions and offer annual stipends aimed at fostering your continued professional development. This commitment ensures that you can enhance your skills while effectively supporting your clients.

The work-life balance for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit (MHC-LP) at Brave Health is ideal. With a set Monday to Friday schedule, you can enjoy weekends and evenings free from work-related obligations. This structure empowers you to maintain a healthy personal life while providing crucial mental health services during designated hours.

When answering this question, emphasize your familiarity and comfort with telehealth platforms. Discuss specific experiences where you successfully conducted assessments or therapy sessions via video calls, and mention how you maintained rapport and engaged effectively with clients in a remote setting.

In your response, describe your systematic approach to treatment planning, including the importance of comprehensive assessments and client collaboration. Highlight specific methodologies you employ and how you continuously adapt the plan based on feedback and progress.

Share techniques that foster connection in virtual environments, such as active listening, open-ended questions, and utilizing visual aids. Mention how you ensure a comfortable space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings even from a distance.

Discuss your understanding of HIPAA regulations and specific practices you implement to maintain client confidentiality, such as using secured communication tools and ensuring a private workspace during sessions. Providing examples of your diligence in protecting sensitive information can strengthen your response.

When addressing this question, aim to share a specific challenge related to client care, technology use, or time management. Offer details on your problem-solving skills and the strategies you applied to overcome these challenges, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

Outline your commitment to continuing education, including professional development workshops, webinars, and subscribing to reputable mental health journals. Mention any involvement in professional networks or communities that keep you informed about trends and research.

Talk about your experience working with clients from various backgrounds, emphasizing cultural competence and sensitivity. Provide examples of how you tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of diverse populations, promoting an inclusive therapeutic environment.

In your response, discuss specific strategies such as building rapport through empathy, using motivational interviewing, or inviting clients to express their thoughts on the therapeutic process. Highlight your patience and flexibility in adjusting your methods based on client responses.

Explain how you utilize client feedback, assessments, and observable changes in behavior or mood as indicators of progress. Talk about the importance of establishing clear, measurable goals with clients and regularly reviewing them to ensure alignment with their changing needs.

Emphasize your recognition of the importance of self-care in preventing burnout. Share specific self-care practices you engage in, whether that’s routine exercise, mindfulness techniques, or regular peer supervision, and how these contribute to your effectiveness as a counselor.