Contract Child and Adolescent Counselor

Description

We are looking for a compassionate and team-oriented Mental Health Professional to join our Clinical Services Team providing evidence based, trauma informed individual and group counseling services to children and adolescents affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. The ideal candidate for this position must have coursework, training and/or experience in Play Therapy.

The Contract Counselor will operate as an independent contractor (1099) with DCFOF, providing a minimum of 8-10 individual and/or group sessions per week via face-to face or telehealth services. This position requires a commitment of two weekday evenings (Monday-Thursday) or one weekday evening and Saturday daytime availability to meet the needs of the families we serve.

Reports to: Child and Adolescent Clinical Services Coordinator

Compensation for Fully Licensed Counselor: $90 for 45-50 minute session and 60 minute groups/$135 for 90 minute groups/$50 Administrative hour rate/$20 No Show hour rate

Compensation for Provisionally Licensed Counselor: $75 for 45-50 minute session and 60 minute groups/$120 for 90 minute groups/$50 Administrative hour rate/$20 No Show hour rate

Primary Functions:

• Provide individual and weekly group counseling services to children and adolescent affected by domestic violence and sexual assault
• Meet with parents/guardians of child/adolescent clients for parent consults as necessary
• Prepare and maintain a service plan with each client
• Ensure appropriate and current information and referrals are provided to clients
• Maintain client files and records with confidentiality and accurate and complete documentation
• Ensure completion of all required client agreements, forms, surveys and assessments
• Collect and report statistical data reflecting the services provided
• Clean and organize play therapy/activity room in preparation for next child/adolescent client
• Comply with organization’s policies, procedures and professional standards
• Maintain up to date schedule and available openings and make schedule available to supervisor
• Participate in DCFOF training or meetings as requested/required
• Provide a minimum of 8-10 individual and/or group sessions per week via telehealth or face to face sessions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff assigned to this position. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is grant-funded and will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are available.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field
• Licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP) or Provisionally Licensed (LMSW, LPC- Associate, LMFT-Associate, Post-Doc) with established outside supervisor
• Formal Play Therapy coursework and experience
• Group counseling experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of relationship violence and sexual assault
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma in childhood
• Saturday and evening availability

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to easily climb stairs
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time