Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC)

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC) at LifeStance Health, your primary responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and providing counseling for individuals coping with various mental health challenges. You will work mainly with outpatient clients, collaborating with a talented team of behavioral health professionals to deliver exceptional patient care while utilizing the latest digital technology.

To qualify for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at LifeStance Health, candidates must be fully licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC or LCSW. Experience working with adults, children, or adolescents is highly valued, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and a passion for improving the lives of their clients.

LifeStance Health prioritizes the well-being of its employees by offering a strong work-life balance. This includes a flexible schedule that allows you to manage your workload effectively, along with administrative support which reduces your time spent on paperwork. By allowing you to focus primarily on patient care, we ensure that you have time to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits.

Licensed Mental Health Therapists at LifeStance Health enjoy a generous compensation package that significantly exceeds market averages. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $106,000+, with unlimited earning potential based on performance. Additionally, the full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k plan with matching, and paid parental leave, ensuring you are well taken care of.

At LifeStance Health, we prioritize the professional growth of our Licensed Mental Health Therapists through various development opportunities. This includes access to the latest evidence-based practices, specialized training and certifications, as well as mentorship from experienced staff. Our collegial work environment encourages ongoing education and skills enhancement, empowering you to reach your full potential.

When preparing to answer this question, share your personal journey or experiences that motivated you to pursue a career in mental health. Talk about milestones along your path that solidified your commitment to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges. Authenticity and passion will resonate well with the interviewers.

Consider citing specific techniques you use to connect with clients, such as active listening, empathy, and being approachable. Share an example where building rapport led to a successful therapeutic relationship, highlighting your understanding and responsiveness to clients' needs.

Discuss your methodology in creating treatment plans, emphasizing collaboration with clients for their input and preferences. Illustrate the balance between evidence-based practices and individualized care, along with how you measure progress and adapt plans as necessary.

Reflect on your experience with different demographic groups, noting specific challenges and how you approached them. Highlight your commitment to cultural competence and sensitivity in delivering mental health services, and share any strategies you employed to successfully navigate these challenges.

Emphasize the importance of self-care and maintaining a support network. Discuss your personal strategies for managing stress, such as mindfulness, peer consultation, or supervision. Demonstrate your awareness of the risk of burnout and your proactive measures to combat it.

Identify techniques or therapeutic modalities you favor, whether it’s cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, or trauma-informed care. Be ready to explain why these approaches resonate with you and how they’ve proven effective in your practice.

Talk about your methods for tracking client progress, including quantitative assessments, client feedback, and regular goal reviews. Share examples of how you’ve adjusted treatment plans based on these assessments, emphasizing outcome effectiveness in your therapeutic approach.

Select a case that highlights your clinical competence and critical thinking. Detail the challenges you faced, the steps you took to address those challenges, and the outcome. This showcases not only your clinical skills but your ability to reflect and learn from complex situations.

Express your commitment to lifelong learning in the field of mental health by discussing relevant courses, seminars, or certifications you’ve pursued. Mention how this ongoing education has impacted your practice and the insights you’ve gained that benefit your clients.

This is your chance to align your values with those of LifeStance Health. Speak about the organization's mission, culture, and commitment to comprehensive care that resonates with your professional goals. Highlight how you see yourself contributing to their mission and thriving in their environment.