Mental Health Worker / Professional
About The Position
Established in 1992, Preventative Aftercare is committed to keeping families together by providing quality home based services to at-risk children, youth, adolescents and their families in their homes, schools and communities. We are looking for community-based in-home Mental Health Workers and Mental Health Professionals (counselors). George Junior Republic Preventative Aftercare is committed to assisting families in establishing safety, permanency, stability and well-being. The Counselor in this distinct, community-based position will provide services and trauma informed care to a caseload of seven to ten families referred throughout the county for Children & Youth Services and/or Juvenile Probation. The Counselor will provide services within the community, schools and homes. Evidence based practices and various treatment modalities will be utilized to engage families. Collaboration with schools, mental health agencies, substance abuse services, public assistance programs and other community support organizations is a priority for the counselor in this position.
Requirements
- Mental Health Worker (counselor): Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- A minimum of two years' experience in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Mental Health Professional (counselor): Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Must live in/near the county
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation
- Act 33/34 clearances and FBI clearances
- Able to work a non-traditional schedule
Nice To Haves
- Professional licensure preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide services and trauma informed care to a caseload of seven to ten families referred throughout the county for Children & Youth Services and/or Juvenile Probation.
- Provide services within the community, schools and homes.
- Utilize evidence based practices and various treatment modalities to engage families.
- Collaborate with schools, mental health agencies, substance abuse services, public assistance programs and other community support organizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays/Floating Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
