Licensed Youth Social Worker - Fort Payne, Alabama

At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making connections happen every day by cultivating growth, belonging, and wellness for our teammates.

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Social Worker to join our team, focusing on youth engagement and development. As a Licensed Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young individuals can thrive, providing essential guidance to both youth and their families. If you are driven by the desire to empower youth to reach their full potential and are equipped with the skills and knowledge to facilitate positive family dynamics, we invite you to join us in this vital mission.

What will I be doing?

• Deliver direct clinical services to adolescents enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the unique needs and circumstances of adolescent clients.
• Collaborate with adolescents and their families to develop individualized treatment plans that address their mental health concerns and goals.
• Facilitate engaging and therapeutic group sessions tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents, focusing on topics such as coping skills, emotional regulation, and peer relationships.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to adolescents experiencing acute distress or challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and interactions.
• Coordinate care with external providers, schools, and community resources to ensure holistic support for adolescent clients.

Am I a good fit?

• Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and supporting their mental health and well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with adolescents and establish trusting relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to the unique needs and dynamics of adolescent clients and their families.
• Collaborative team player who can effectively work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality in all client interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field is required (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Case Management, Child & Family Studies, etc.)
• Must be LBSW
• 2 years’ experience with children and/or families

Health Connect America and its companies are a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider(s). It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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