Family Therapist

Highfields, Inc.

Family Therapist conducting counseling sessions and comprehensive evaluations within family home settings. Focusing on family dynamics, communication issues, and providing necessary skills for strengthening relationships.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeJackson • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $48,000 - $56,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family counseling, including conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing effective coping mechanisms and conflict resolution strategies. Holds relevant state licensure and possesses experience in delivering counseling services to children and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounselingState LicensureCounseling Services ExperienceFamily Dynamics AssessmentCoping Mechanisms Teaching

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive EvaluationsConflict Resolution StrategiesParenting Skills TrainingCounseling TechniquesFamily Relationship Strengthening

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsEmpathy

Industry Keywords

Family CounselingChildren And FamiliesHome-Based CounselingJackson CountyHillsdale County

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges
Work directly with all family members in their environment
Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors
Provide counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships
Services are provided two to four hours per week as needed
Clients are located in Jackson and Hillsdale counties
Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation remotely
Staff meetings are held in-office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if bachelor's degree is obtained and are in process of completing master's degree)
State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain)
One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families
Valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
12 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
Paid mileage
License supervision
Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
Paid training opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
Short-term disability
401(k)
Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Work-Life balance