Harbor Counseling PC - News

Congratulations to Amber!

5/16/2021

We are so excited to announce that Amber has completed the full endorsement process as an Associate licensed professional and is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)! Amber has worked so hard to complete the licensing process and we are so proud of her! As you know, Amber joined the Harbor Counseling team in November of 2019. We are so thankful for everything she adds to our team. Amber is dedicated to working with our amazing local community and surrounding areas. She works with individuals, couples, adolescents, parents and families, and will soon be accepting more insurance plans. We will continue to update with information related to her network status as we confirm this with various plans.
Please join us in congratulating Amber on this wonderful accomplishment!

New Therapist Alert!

4/5/2021

We have Exciting News!
We are so excited to introduce you to our newest therapist, Elizabeth Thomas! Elizabeth has a master’s degree in Community Counseling and is licensed as a LCMHC, NCC (National Certified Counselor) and RPT (Registered Play Therapist). She has experience working with children, adolescents, parents and adults.
Elizabeth has experience in working with clients of all ages and areas of focus. She is eager to be able to provide in person counseling services to children, adolescents and adults.
Please join us in welcoming her to the Harbor Counseling Team!

Welcome to our team!

1/18/2021

Please join us in welcoming our practicum student Micaiah Gilkes to the Harbor Counseling team!

She is a graduate student at the University of the Cumberlands (UC) in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is working to complete the program and become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She is excited to get started and looks forward to gaining more experience as she works with our team!
Visit our About Us page for more info!

Part-Time Office Manager Position

10/11/2020

Harbor Counseling is looking for an experienced office manager to join our team. At Harbor Counseling, we provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and varying socio-economic contexts. We believe in providing our community with a warm and welcoming setting to navigate the challenges of life and in normalizing mental health. We are committed to serving our clients with care and compassion.

We are seeking a friendly and self- motivated, highly organized office manager to support our growing team. In this role, you will work at our front desk and assist our clients and providers. Your primary job duties will include greeting and checking in clients, answering phones/emails, collecting client co-pays and payments, processing paperwork, filing insurance claims, maintaining client accounts, maintaining website and social media platforms, and scheduling appointments. You will also help keep our work areas clean and organized and ensure our office provides a welcoming environment for our clients.

Requirements:

Proven office management, administrative or assistant experience in a healthcare related field
Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures
Experience in utilizing electronic medical records
Experience in insurance and billing
Familiar with HIPAA regulations
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficient in MS Office
Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures

Office Manager key skills & proficiencies:

Proper phone etiquette
Welcoming
Punctual
Creative
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Planning and Organization
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Accuracy
Initiative
Integrity
Adaptability
Teamwork

Additional Details:

This position is part time (20 hours per week)
Monday-Thursday
Afternoon availability required
Hourly pay
No healthcare benefits provided
This position is in-office only (no teleworking)
Many incentives included

To apply, call us at (252)-331-2421 or email your resume to HarborCounselingPC@gmail.com

Our Team is Growing...

9/13/2020

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Harbor Counseling is looking for an experienced LCMHC, LMFT, or LCSW to join our team. At Harbor Counseling, our goal is to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and varying socio-economic contexts. We believe in providing our community with a warm and welcoming setting to navigate the challenges of life, serving our clients with care and compassion.
Requirements:

Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field
Active and unrestricted professional licensure in the state of North Carolina
Must hold liability/malpractice insurance
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
Provide biopsychosocial evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients
Evening/weekend availability preferred but not required

Additional Skills:

Proficiency in methods of psychotherapy
Familiarity with available community resources
Ability to work well within a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Additional Details:

Independent Contractor position
Flexible scheduling
Supportive and professional work environment
Help with insurance credentialing
Desirable contract terms
Practice with established policies and procedures

To apply, call us at (252)-331-2421 or email your resume to HarborCounselingPC@gmail.com

COVID Update

6/25/2020

The Harbor Counseling team would like to provide an update regarding the most recent changes ordered by Governor Roy Cooper (Under Executive Order 147, North Carolina remains in Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions until Friday, July 17. People are required to wear face coverings while out in public when physical distancing of 6 feet is not possible.) At this time, we will continue offering Teletherapy services for those who would prefer to use this feature as opposed to attending appointments in our office. We will be asking clients attending “in-office” appointments to complete our COVID Screener prior to attending their appointment. Also, masks will be required in our lobby but may be removed during your session if desired.
Our team will continue to clean and sanitize our office to help create the most safe environment possible. We have hand sanitizer readily available for use and will continue practicing social distancing in our office.

Join Our Team!

4/28/2020

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Harbor Counseling is looking for an experienced LCMHC, LMFT, or LCSW to join our team. At Harbor Counseling, our goal is to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and varying socio-economic contexts. We believe in providing our community with a warm and welcoming setting to navigate the challenges of life, serving our clients with care and compassion.
Requirements:

Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field
Active and unrestricted professional licensure in the state of North Carolina
Must hold liability/malpractice insurance
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
Provide biopsychosocial evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to clients
Evening/weekend availability preferred

Additional Skills:

Proficiency in methods of psychotherapy
Familiarity with available community resources
Ability to work well within a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Additional Details:

Independent Contractor position
Flexible scheduling
Supportive and professional work environment
Help with insurance credentialing
Desirable contract terms
Practice with established policies and procedures

To apply, call us at (252)-331-2421 or email your resume to HarborCounselingPC@gmail.com

Insurance Update!

4/7/2020

Selena is now accepting Aetna insurance plans! Please contact our office today to schedule an appointment, we will gladly check your benefits.
HarborCounselingPC@gmail.com
252-331-2421

Limitations & Benefits of Telehealth

4/6/2020

Let’s talk about some basic risks and benefits of telehealth:
Although telehealth is quickly becoming the required method of service delivery during this uncertain time, it is important to know the benefits and limitations. It is also important to know that telehealth is not the best fit for everyone, and that is OK!

COVID-19 Update

3/28/2020

The Harbor Counseling Team would like to provide another update regarding the new order issued by Governor Roy Cooper starting Monday at 5pm. At this time, we will continue offering Teletherapy services for those who would prefer to use this feature as opposed to attending appointments in our office. If you are an existing client and would like to schedule a Teletherapy session or change your current appointment to such, please contact our office.
The process will be as follows:

Inform our team via phone or email if you wish to change your appointment
Our team will send you an electronic form “Consent for Telehealth Consultation”
Review and sign the form and contact us with any additional questions or concerns prior to your appointment
We will change your appointment in our system to reflect Teletherapy and Simple Practice will email you a unique link at the time of your session to join the video feed (you can access your session on your mobile device via the free Simple Practice Telehealth App or from your computer)

Safe, secure, and HIPAA compliant, sessions are protected with bank-level encryption and security.
Copays/Payment for services will be taken via phone prior to the start of the Teletherapy session. For those who wish to keep their appointments at our physical location, please know that our team continues to do everything possible to maintain a clean and sanitized environment.