Therapeutic Day Treatment TDT Counselor Spanish-Speaking

Tree Of Life Family Services • Sterling, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors provide therapeutic and behavioral health support to children and adolescents within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen emotional regulation, coping skills, communication, social skills, problem-solving, behavioral functioning, and overall success at school. This is a caseload-based position. Scheduled hours are determined by assigned student caseloads, service authorizations, school schedules, student needs, and program operations. Counselors may begin with a smaller caseload and fewer scheduled hours. As caseloads grow, scheduled hours may increase, including the opportunity to move into a full school-day schedule.

Requirements

• Fluent Spanish-speaking ability required
• Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related behavioral health field
• Active Virginia QMHP or QMHP-T registration preferred
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
• Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to engage children in therapeutic, developmentally appropriate, and interactive interventions
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and time-management skills
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently within a school environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and responsive during behavioral or crisis situations
• Ability to adapt professionally to changes in student needs, school operations, regulatory requirements, payer requirements, documentation standards, and program procedures
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned school locations throughout Loudoun County
• Reliable access to a computer for clinical documentation, communication, virtual meetings, training, and other required job responsibilities
• Candidates must generally be available Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with an active Virginia QMHP or QMHP-T registration are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who do not yet hold an active QMHP or QMHP-T registration may also apply and be considered during the initial screening process.
• Candidates pursuing registration will be expected to submit the appropriate application and required documentation to the Virginia Board and communicate their registration status during the hiring process.
• The appropriate active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before the employee may independently provide TDT services.
• A pending application or application receipt does not constitute Board approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building services to assigned students
• Engage students in purposeful, interactive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities connected to individualized treatment goals
• Conduct individual student sessions and required classroom observations
• Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
• Conduct required weekly family sessions and maintain consistent, professional communication with parents and guardians
• Participate in care coordination with school personnel and other treatment providers at least monthly and as needed
• Collaborate professionally with teachers, school social workers, administrators, families, and other members of the student's treatment team
• Complete accurate, timely, and required clinical documentation in accordance with Tree of Life documentation standards and program requirements
• Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, and student-related meetings as required
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support and follow established Tree of Life and school crisis and safety protocols
• Participate in required virtual TDT staff meetings, generally held every other week
• Participate in required clinical supervision, generally held every other week on alternating weeks
• Follow Tree of Life policies and procedures as well as applicable school policies, procedures, safety requirements, and professional expectations
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and represent Tree of Life professionally within the school community

Benefits

• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance is not currently offered for this position
• TDT-specific orientation, training, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for increased hours and additional responsibilities may become available based on qualifications, performance, caseload growth, and program needs

What This Job Offers

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