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Job description
At Wafa House, a Mental Health Counselor provides professional counseling
services to individuals to support client’s mental well-being. They help clients manage
and overcome mental and emotional issues, develop treatment plans, and work towards
personal and therapeutic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic
techniques, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and culturally
sensitive approach to client care.
Duties and Responsibilities
❖ Conduct initial intake assessment to assess clients’ needs and determine
treatment plan
❖ Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy to clients
❖ Monitor the progress through informational and detailed clinical progress notes
❖ Develop safety plans with danger assessment for victims of domestic violence
❖ Complete psycho-social assessments for clients
❖ Strategize for client’s well-being
❖ Implement psychoeducation within the respective area of presenting problem
❖ Assessing and diagnosing clients experiencing symptoms of psychological
distress
❖ Working with clients to set goals and develop treatment plans for their presenting
issue
❖ Perform other duties as assigned
❖ Show commitment to the organization’s values and principles
❖ Show commitment to the vision and the mission of Wafa House.
Qualifications
❖ LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC required
❖ Prior experience/training in a similar position
❖ Ability to perform accurate assessment of the client’s presenting problem
❖ Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical casework
❖ Ability to intervene in domestic violence crisis situations, using sound
professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense
❖ Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic
populations
❖ Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
❖ Fluency in Arabic, Spanish or Urdu is a must
❖ Demonstrated ability in delivering patient treatment across all platforms
Telehealth/virtual
Who can apply
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