Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - job 1 of 3

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in our Anaheim facility, your primary responsibilities include assessing client needs, designing individualized treatment plans, conducting both individual and group therapy sessions, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

To apply for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor position, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution, along with an active license in their respective jurisdiction (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT) and at least two years of experience in the field.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Anaheim, you will work a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, which supports a balanced lifestyle while allowing you to make a consistent impact in the lives of your clients.

While experience with electronic medical records systems is preferred for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor role at our Anaheim facility, it is not a strict requirement. We provide support for learning these systems if you are not yet familiar.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at our Anaheim facility, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

When answering this question, emphasize your assessment process and how you tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. Discuss relevant frameworks or techniques you've used, and provide examples of successful outcomes.

Highlight your strategies for maintaining a safe and respectful environment, such as setting clear ground rules and using de-escalation techniques. Share specific instances where your interventions were effective.

Discuss specific workshops, certifications, or training you've completed that enhance your clinical skills, and explain how these learning experiences have positively impacted your practice.

Explain your approach to teamwork, such as regular communication, case discussions, and multi-disciplinary meetings that focus on client care. Use examples to demonstrate successful collaboration.

Share a compelling story that illustrates your counseling approach, the strategies you employed, and the positive results achieved. This gives interviewers insight into your effectiveness as a counselor.

Emphasize the importance of empathy, active listening, and authenticity in your interactions. Provide specific techniques you use to create a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining mental health, such as setting boundaries, engaging in hobbies, and seeking supervision or support. This reflects your awareness of the challenges in the field.

Highlight your experience working with clients from various cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and discuss how you tailor your techniques to be culturally competent and sensitive.

Clarify your understanding of confidentiality regulations and ethical guidelines, and provide an example of a past dilemma and how you navigated it while prioritizing client welfare.

Reference the specific values, mission, and practices of the facility that resonate with you. Share how you see yourself contributing to the team and the impact you hope to have on clients' lives.