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License Requirements - LMCH
A licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) is a professional who treats the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of mental health and substance use conditions. LMHCs work with individuals, families, couples, and groups in a variety of settings. LMHCs have a master's degree in mental health counseling or psychology and are licensed by the state. LMHCs use psychotherapy and individual interventions to help patients through mental wellness issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides individualized care and treatment, including psychotherapy, consistent with age and life span developmental needs of patients.
- Develops and updates bio-psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, and implements interventions to address barriers to discharge.
- Coordinates discharge planning meetings, develops release plans, and refers patients for services in the community.
- Conducts crisis intervention and assists families in understanding mental illness, including providing family support groups.
- Maintains documentation in compliance with standards, provides training and supervision, participates in quality improvement, and represents patient needs in meetings.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
- Master's Degree and Licensure in Mental Health Counseling is required.
Experience
- (2) years of experience in an in-patient environment with the severe and persistent mentally ill is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications