Child & Adolescent counselor

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child & Adolescent Counselor to join our dynamic mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide expert counseling and support to children and teenagers facing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Your expertise will help foster resilience, promote mental well-being, and empower young individuals to thrive within their families and communities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young clients while working within a collaborative, supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to understand each child's unique needs, strengths, and challenges
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and behavioral therapy techniques
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions focused on mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, gender issues, and addiction recovery
• Utilize crisis intervention strategies to manage urgent situations effectively while ensuring safety for clients and staff
• Collect and maintain accurate medical documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards
• Coordinate case management activities by collaborating with families, schools, community agencies, and healthcare providers to support holistic care
• Employ motivational interviewing techniques to foster engagement and promote positive behavioral change
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to assess mental health conditions and inform treatment strategies
• Facilitate art therapy sessions or other creative modalities when appropriate to enhance therapeutic outcomes
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to social work, mental health counseling, special education, or related fields

• Proven experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in home or community care settings
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), PTSD, developmental disabilities, and gender issues counseling
• Expertise in applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapeutic techniques, and crisis management
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, patient assessment procedures, and healthcare documentation standards such as HIPAA
• Ability to collect data accurately for clinical evaluation and treatment progress tracking
• Skilled in case management practices involving coordination with multiple stakeholders across social work and mental health disciplines
• Experience providing addiction counseling or working within substance abuse recovery programs is a plus
• Excellent communication skills for conducting intake interviews, individual/group therapy sessions, and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of special education practices and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations calmly while applying conflict management techniques

Join us in making a lasting impact by supporting the mental health journey of children and adolescents. Your dedication will help shape brighter futures for the young people we serve!

Pay: $20.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marshall, TX 75670