Job Description
Job Description
Part-Time Therapist - New Graduates Welcome!
MCDR Counseling LLC is a solo practice looking to grow and hire a part-time therapist for Friday and Saturday availability. MCDR was started in March 2024 in West Dundee, and currently occupies office space in the downtown area. We are a member of the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce (NKCC), as well as in-network with most insurance companies. MCDR values an integrative approach to mental health and considers how all areas of life impact our brain health. We provide diverse practices for well-balanced approaches to resolve core emotional issues and empower lasting change. You will gain experience through working with diverse diagnoses, myriad age ranges, while receiving supervision to enhance therapeutic skills.
Therapist Job Responsibilities:
- Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.
- Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress.
- Involves and advises family members when appropriate.
- Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
- Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
- Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
- Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Work Hours & Pay:
Fridays and Saturdays between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00pm. Clients can be seen in-person or via Telehealth
SimplePractice is utilized as our EHR system and for telehealth sessions
Fee for Service productivity model - W2 employee; payroll is handled by ADP and ran bi-weekly
Therapist Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly
- Detail oriented
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
- Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
- Current with all state licensure; minimum LPC