Child and Family Therapist

Alleghany Highlands Community Services • Covington, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Therapists in the Children's Outpatient Counseling Program provide therapy and support to clients under 18 to help them reach their treatment goals and objectives. They collaborate with family members, guardians, and others as appropriate, using interactive therapeutic modalities including sand tray, play, and art therapy. The position provides at least five daily mental health or substance use outpatient therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and families in Clifton Forge, Covington, and Alleghany County. The role also includes completing assessments through the Same Day ACCESS program and maintaining electronic client records.

Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) is a Community Services Board providing services to people with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. The position is located in Covington, Virginia. AHCS has more than 140 employees and has served the community for nearly 40 years.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills Virginia eligibility criteria to pursue professional counselor or clinical social worker licensure.
• Required to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.
• CPR and basic First Aid certification; these may be obtained upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing, and child abuse/neglect check with the Virginia Department of Social Services.
• Submit unofficial transcripts with the application.
• Applicants without a Virginia LPC or LCSW should ensure their degree is eligible for Virginia licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia LPC or LCSW licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily outpatient therapy and/or substance abuse sessions for children, adolescents, and families.
• Develop treatment plans to track progress in presenting problems and behaviors for children, adolescents, and families receiving outpatient therapy and/or substance abuse services.
• Complete assessments of clients and families referred to the agency for mental health and/or substance use disorder services through the Same Day ACCESS program.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with the psychiatrist and other children services team members.
• Maintain electronic records for the client caseload, including treatment plans, quarterly evaluations, and outside reports and correspondence when necessary.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for Virginia licensed-eligible LCSWs and LPCs; $5,000 for Virginia licensed LCSWs and LPCs, paid according to AHCS policy.
• Licensure supervision available for LPC or LCSW.
• Paid Time Off accrual of two days per month.
• 80% of the employee-only health plan.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Life insurance.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level