Adoption Competent Counselor

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Responsible for providing clinical services to a wide range of individuals and families including but not limited to foster and adopted child(ren) of all ages and their foster or adoptive families. This part-time office-based position has a billing expectation that will be determined based on weekly hours worked. Most appointments are likely to occur after school hours and at the Caring for Kids office. This Counselor will report directly to the Director of Behavioral Health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide in-office therapy to children of all ages, families, or groups as clinically indicated
• Participate in case staffings with other service providers
• Complete initial diagnostic assessments for clients to determine treatment needs, as well as conduct ongoing assessments to determine continued need for services and goal achievement
• Develop initial treatment plans and updates at a minimum of every 90 days to include age-appropriate clinical measurable goals and objectives
• Implement evidenced-based therapeutic modalities such as TF-CBT and TBRI to meet the needs of clients
• Develop and implement therapeutic interventions
• Observe, monitor and record client behaviors
• Utilize electronic records system to complete required documentation for compliance and billing, within set time frames
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Follow all policies and procedures established by Caring for Kids, Inc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in counseling or social work preferred
• Licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• Valid Drivers license and car insurance as well as a reliable vehicle, valid registration, and clean driving record

Knowledge and Skill Requirement:

• Personal or professional foster care/adoption experience preferred
• Proficiency in clinical diagnosis and understanding of the DSM-V
• Thorough and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to analyze a client and implement treatment plan with proficiency
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Planning and organizing
• Effective work and time management
• Sensitivity to clients cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Stress tolerance
• Adaptability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Warm and inviting demeanor

Benefits

• 401K after 90 days
• Travel cost reimbursement
• Paid time off and flexible schedule
• Positive family like environment

Salary

Commensurate with highest degree achieved and experience