Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Brave Health, you'll be responsible for providing outpatient mental health services through our telehealth program. Your primary duties will involve conducting therapy sessions, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with clients to achieve their mental health goals. You'll enjoy substantial support through internal supervision, ensuring you can deliver high-quality care in a remote setting.

To become a Licensed Professional Counselor at Brave Health, you must hold a Master's in Counseling and a valid LPC license in the state of Illinois. Additionally, you should have at least six months of therapy or assessment-related experience. Comfort with technology is also essential, as you'll be utilizing telehealth software and other communication tools in your day-to-day duties.

The work environment for Licensed Professional Counselors at Brave Health is entirely remote, allowing you to deliver care from your own home. This means you’ll need to create a private workspace that ensures patient safety and HIPAA compliance. The aim is to provide flexibility without compromising the quality of care. Being part of a community-centered start-up, you will also find a supportive team eager to collaborate.

Brave Health offers robust support to its Licensed Professional Counselors, including internal supervision to help you refine your clinical skills. Our team values professional development, ensuring that you have ongoing opportunities to enhance your practice while delivering high-quality mental health services using the latest telehealth technology.

The salary range for a Licensed Professional Counselor at Brave Health is competitive, falling between $60,000 to $63,000 annually. In addition to this, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, making this role not only rewarding in terms of salary but also supportive of your overall well-being.

It’s crucial to highlight any previous telehealth experience and how you adapted your counseling techniques for virtual environments. Discuss your approach to building rapport and trust with clients, as well as any specific technologies you’re proficient in to enhance the telehealth experience.

Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide a clear example of your approach. Highlight empathy, patience, and the strategies you use to re-engage clients, such as motivational interviewing or open-ended questions to foster discussion.

Outline your assessment approach, emphasizing the tools you use to gather comprehensive client backgrounds virtually. Mention your familiarity with technology and how it aids effective assessments, while ensuring confidentiality and comfort for the client.

Share techniques you implement to set boundaries, schedule breaks, and prioritize self-care. Discuss how remote work advantages can help create a healthier work-life balance, while still being dedicated to client care.

Provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of a successful treatment plan, outlining the client's challenges, your collaborative goal-setting process, and how you measured outcomes. This demonstrates your practical experience and strategic thinking.

Affirm your knowledge of diagnosing mental health conditions and how you approach creating effective treatment plans. Discuss training, tools, or frameworks you’ve utilized in your practice, highlighting your versatility in addressing client needs.

Illustrate your ability to embrace diversity by discussing cultural competency training and adaptation strategies. Highlight how you tailor your approach to accommodate different backgrounds, ensuring each client feels understood and supported.

Address the obstacles you've identified in remote mental health care, such as technology-driven barriers or issues with client engagement. Discuss how you proactively address these challenges for more effective outcomes.

Discuss your ability to foster effective communication through digital channels. Highlight techniques you use to ensure clarity and understanding, like active listening and asking follow-up questions to ensure client needs are comprehensively addressed.

Share your passion for making a difference in people's lives. Talk about how your personal experiences or educational background motivated your choice to pursue a career in mental health, emphasizing the impact you hope to have on your clients.