Mental Health Counselor II

DePelchin Children’s Center • Houston, TX

4d

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor will provide evidence based therapeutic interventions and services to children and their families which will enable them to deal with a range of behavioral and emotional problems identified. The Mental Health Counselor will also provide intakes, assessments, individual, and family counseling in-home, in-office, at designated school campuses in the Houston area, community or virtual settings. The Mental Health Counselor may also work in collaboration with community partners to provide these services.

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.
• English Required.
• Ability to relate well to children and families in crisis.
• Comfortable with complexity, advocacy, and mediation.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good paperwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to submit all documentation electronically and in the office timely.
• Knowledge of social work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow staff and referral sources.
• Ability to maintain a professional, confidential working environment.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish.
• Entry level acceptable with one year's experience.
• Experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions and services to children and their families.
• Provide intakes, assessments, individual, and family counseling in-home, in-office, at designated school campuses in the Houston area, community or virtual settings.
• Work in collaboration with community partners to provide services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees