Family Support Embedded Therapist – Full-Time, Exempt
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alabama • United States
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Salary
💰 $53,387 per year
About the role
- Providing compassionate counseling for adolescents and appropriate resources for their families
- Assessment, treatment, and resource development to navigate the mental health and social service systems
- In-person and/or Tele-Behavioral therapeutic counseling services for children/adolescents with emotional/mental health challenges or who are experiencing suicidal crises
- Facilitate school support groups for adolescents with various mental health challenges
- Fulfill 22-28 impactful hours per week consisting of counseling, group counseling, case management, and school support services
- Accurately tracking, recording and reporting data for all family support contacts in a timely manner
- Providing support materials & resource development
- Assist with any program development projects as needed
- Participate in building RTI (Response to Intervention) process
- Assist in Signs of Suicide presentations, mentoring or school staff trainings as needed
- Some evening hours may be required
- Maintain regular contact with the agency as directed by the Program Manager
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Family Support Program Manager
Requirements
- Minimum LMSW or PLPC with experience working with populations age 12-25 and parents
- Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and school administration
- Excellent organization skills, time management, record keeping skills
- Knowledge and compassion regarding depression and suicide
- Compassionate client engagement skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission
- Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability
- Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
- This position requires access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- LCSW or LPC preferred
- Experience with crisis intervention
- At least 2 years’ counseling experience
- Strength in cultural responsiveness and cultural competencies
- Ability to navigate school environment
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking abilities are a plus
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
LMSWPLPCLCSWLPCcounselingcrisis interventioncase managementresource developmentRTI (Response to Intervention)cultural responsiveness
Soft Skills
compassionate client engagementorganization skillstime managementverbal communicationwritten communicationteam-player attitudeability to engage with youthability to understand CHADS’ missioncultural competenciesenergetic
Certifications
LMSWPLPCLCSWLPC