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CHILD, Inc.
Child Therapist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,454 / year median in Delaware
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
This position focuses on children/adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence. Provides culturally competent, high quality compassionate and ethical therapy to children, adolescents and families; develops treatment plans appropriate to the situation; maintains case notes and documentation; handles insurance issues for parents or significant caregivers of children in the program (if appropriate).Responsibilities:
- Provides assessment, therapy and referral services for clients (children, adolescents and family as needed and appropriate.
- Provides case management services for clients as required or needed.
- Provides 24 hour emergency/on call services to clients. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clients' specific needs and goals
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, other staff members, and staff from other agencies.
- Completes and maintains case notes and documentation that is timely and accurate in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Provide consultation to other programs, agencies and service providers within one's area of expertise as requested.
- Appears in Court as required.
- Maintains good standing with relevant boards and insurance entities, and maintains licenses, certifications and any paperwork required for credentialing or paneling with insurance companies.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree which fulfills the educational requirements for licensure within a mental health profession (e.g., clinical social work or mental health counseling) from an accredited school or university.
- Must be licensed in a counseling profession or actively working towards licensure.
- LCSW or LPCMH licensure preferred.
- Certification in an evidence-based treatment modality preferred.
- Muse be certified or working toward certification in a therapy approach recognized as effective in working with children.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral science or helping profession.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$53,000.00- $58,000.