Adoption Counselor & Clincal Support Specialist

The Barker Adoption Foundation

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Barker Adoption Foundation is seeking a licensed MSW to serve as the Adoption Counselor & Clinical Support Specialist in our Domestic Infant Program. This is a full-time position that provides a range of support services in the domestic adoption department including clinical support to adoptive families and counseling support to expectant parents.
The person in this position assists with general clinical program support including resource identification, family meeting, the matching process, as well as works closely with the Director of Domestic AdoptionPrograms in providing overall clinical support for the program. This position includes scheduled on-call duties & requires a significant amount of flexibility along with strong assessment, writing and communication skills.
This is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD, with a hybrid work schedule available. Applicants must have reliable transportation, ability to work some evenings and weekends, and willingness to travel to see clients throughout DC, MD and VA. When applying, please send your Resume AND Cover letter.

Requirements

• licensed MSW
• significant amount of flexibility
• strong assessment skills
• strong writing skills
• strong communication skills
• reliable transportation
• ability to work some evenings and weekends
• willingness to travel to see clients throughout DC, MD and VA

Responsibilities

• clinical support to adoptive families
• counseling support to expectant parents
• resource identification
• family meeting
• the matching process
• providing overall clinical support for the program
• scheduled on-call duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees