LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (W2) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Dunbar Wellness Group

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job Type: Full-Time (W2)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-person)

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (Daytime Hours)

Departments: Outpatient (OPT) and Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Our Mission:

Dunbar Wellness Group, Inc. was founded by a group of dedicated community-based partners. Our mission is to integrate a holistic treatment approach that includes understanding community ecology and social advocacy for children and families in Philadelphia.

In addition, we promote quality therapeutic services that are resiliency and recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive to the unique needs of urban children and families.

Benefits:

• Professional development and training opportunities to support career advancement opportunities
• Virtual interviews and onboarding for a smooth and accessible hiring process
• Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and clinical supervision provided
• Medical, dental, and more

Position Overview:

The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (W2) will provide high-quality mental health counseling services to clients in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The LPC will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensed Professional Counselors conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations to determine clients’ mental health needs.
• Licensed Professional Counselors develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and client goals.
• LPCs provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing various therapeutic modalities.
• LPCs maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to support client care.
• Stay current with best practices in mental health counseling and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Uphold ethical and legal standards in counseling practice and client confidentiality.
• Acting Clinical Supervisor on Saturdays for the Outpatient clinic; individual supervision with therapists as assigned.
• Reviewing and approving clinical documentation for the IBHS department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current LPC license in the state of practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse clients.
• Experience with various therapeutic techniques (e.g., CBT, DBT, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a clinical setting or with specific populations (e.g., adolescents, trauma, substance abuse).
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position in an office/clinic setting.
• Collaborative team atmosphere in a community-focused practice.
• Opportunities for supervision and mentorship for continued professional growth.