Mental Health Counselor

Company Description Gulf Shores Counseling Center is a dedicated mental health practice focused on providing accessible, high-quality counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. The center emphasizes a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to care that supports clients through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Services are designed to be client-centered, culturally sensitive, and inclusive of diverse backgrounds and identities. Gulf Shores Counseling Center values collaboration, professional integrity, and continuous learning among its counselors. The organization supports flexible, remote service delivery to meet clients where they are and reduce barriers to care.
Role Description This is a part-time, remote Mental Health Counselor role. The counselor will conduct individual and relationship counseling sessions via secure telehealth platforms, providing assessment, diagnosis within scope, and ongoing therapeutic support. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and updating treatment plans, maintaining detailed and timely clinical documentation, and coordinating care with other providers when appropriate. The role involves ongoing case management tasks such as monitoring client progress, adjusting interventions, and making referrals to community resources. The counselor will also participate in periodic team consultations, follow ethical and legal standards of practice, and contribute to a supportive, professional environment.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Mental Health and Psychology, including assessment and evidence-informed counseling techniques.
• Experience and skill in Relationship Counseling, supporting couples and families through interpersonal and relational issues.
• Proficiency in Treatment Planning, including setting goals, selecting interventions, and monitoring outcomes.
• Competence in Case Management, including coordination of services, referrals, and follow-up to support client needs.
• Relevant licensure or eligibility (e.g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent) in the counselor’s practicing jurisdiction.
• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Strong skills in telehealth delivery, including comfort with digital platforms, documentation systems, and remote client engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with a commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work independently, manage a part-time caseload, and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Experience with diverse populations and a commitment to non-discriminatory, inclusive practice.