Licensed Professional Counselor Job Description

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is the highest level of licensure available to counselors.

It is a professional counseling credential awarded after completion of a graduate counseling program and passing of the national examination.

LPCs typically work in private practice, either in individual or group practice.

They can also be employed in community service agencies, hospitals, schools, or prisons.

LPCs may also work for the government in positions such as counselors for the military.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor to join our team and help us provide quality care to our patients.

Licensed Professional Counselor Duties:

• Provide therapy to youth on a daily basis
• Assist in development of treatment plans with youth
• Supervise and administer therapeutic activities
• Create, maintain, and monitor intake records
• Administer group and individual counseling
• Provide 24-hour supervision and monitoring of therapeutic activities
• Maintain treatment records and reports
• Oversee activities at community programs
• Liaise with community agencies, parents, and other personnel
• Engage in clinical case conferences
• Attend staff meetings, staff trainings, and other meetings
• Take responsibility for supervising clinic activities
• Perform related work as assigned

Licensed Professional Counselor Responsibilities:

• Master’s degree plus 5 years of practice as a licensed professional counselor, with supervised experience
• Knowledge and understanding of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders; ability to conceptualize treatment plans for a wide variety of mental health conditions
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and others

Requirements And Skills:

• Deliver high quality, cost-effective therapy services according to client and agency requirements
• Manage caseload according to funding and agency requirements
• Stay current on evidence-based practices, changes in legislation, and other relevant issues
• Maintain a safe, appropriate, and confidential therapeutic environment for clients
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted according to agency regulations
• Oversee client progression through treatment, including scheduling, documentation, and discharge
• Coordinate activities with other professionals, including primary care physicians, therapists, and social workers, in order to help the client succeed
• Work with internal departments to solicit, review, and approve monthly invoices
• Build solid professional relationships within the community
• Ensure that all employees adhere to company policies regarding confidentiality, client information, and service delivery
• Design, implement, and evaluate counseling programs
• Implement discipline plans as necessary
• Provide work-related

Company Name is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We understand that a diverse and inclusive team is key to success. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.