Counseling Assistant

Highfields Inc • Jackson, MI

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Counseling Assistant works with the master level clinicians to provide in-home or community-based mental health treatment planning, case management, referrals, crisis planning and support for families with children in two primary subgroups: ages zero through three and ages four through twenty. Services provided to clients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties during traditional and non-traditional hours allowing for a flexible schedule. Paperwork and documentation may be performed remotely, as there is no expectation to be in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the mental health field or social services
• At least one year experience working with children and adults (internship will be considered)
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Non-judgmental
• Observant
• Passion for helping others
• State licensure commensurate with position requirement (Consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain.)
• One year or more experience in coordinating services for children and families
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home or community-based mental health treatment planning
• Provide case management
• Provide referrals
• Provide crisis planning and support for families with children

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off (accrual start on first day)
• 11 paid holidays in addition to paid birthday and paid floating holiday
• Paid mileage
• Flexible schedule
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees