Mental Health Counselor II
About The Position
The Mental Health Counselor will provide evidence-based therapeutic services to children and their families who are referred to DePelchin by Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS). These services will be provided primarily in-homes as well as virtual, offices, schools or other institutions in the South Central and Hill Country Region. The South Central and Hill Country area is previously know as Region 8b and is comprised of 18 counties (Edwards, Bandera, Comal, Gonzales, Gillespie, Kerr, Real, Kendall, Medina, Uvalde, Frio, LaSalle, Atascosa, Wilson, Guadalupe, Lavaca, Karnes, and Bexar) in and around San Antonio.
Requirements
- Master’s in social work or related human services field.
- Fully licensed as an LMSW; or
- Provisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate.
- Passed licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate.
- Employment is contingent upon obtaining full/provisional licensure within 90 days of hire.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
- Must be able to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to drive regionally within the eighteen (18) counties in the South Central and Hill Country Region. Reliable personal transportation, valid Texas Driver License and current Auto Insurance required.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish. English required.
- Entry level with one year's experience.
- One (1) year experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic services to children and their families referred by Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
