Current Job Openings for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) at Peaceful Living in Scarsdale, NY
Full time (minimum 22 clients/week or more)
These positions are available in person in our Scarsdale office and/or hybrid model.
Position Requirements:
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of psychotherapy experience (preferred).
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Professional License Requirements: The following licenses must be current and in good-standing:
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Limited Permit
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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LCSWs, PsyDs, PhDs, etc. are NOT eligible for the position.
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EMDR Trained & Trauma Informed: EMDR-trained candidates are preferred, but we are willing to accept those who commit to completing EMDR training within 6 months of employment.
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Education: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field (required).
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Language: English proficiency required; bilingual candidates are a plus.
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Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Core Responsibilities:
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Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
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Client Care: Complete comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health needs and provide tailored psychotherapy, including individual and group sessions, either via telehealth or in-person.
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Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
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Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, evidenced-based treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
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Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
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Involve and advise family members when appropriate
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Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
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Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality
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Trauma-Informed Therapy: Utilize mindfulness and trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, in counseling sessions to help clients achieve symptom reduction and emotional healing.
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Collaboration: Work closely with and other appropriate professionals to provide integrated care that addresses the holistic needs of clients.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of sessions and client contacts in our Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management system.
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Maintain proper licenses, certifications and follow professional guidelines, ethical standards
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Contribute to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed
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Collaborate with Peaceful Living administrative staff and management to exceed best practices and grow our organization
DISC Assessment for LMHC Applicants
At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, we believe that how you show up as a therapist matters just as much as your clinical training.
As part of our hiring process, we invite Licensed Mental Health Counselor applicants to complete a brief DISC assessment. This helps us better understand your communication style, strengths, and how you naturally connect with clients and collaborate within a team.
There are no “right” or “wrong” results. This is simply a tool to help ensure alignment, support your growth, and create a work environment where you can thrive.