Mental Health Counselor

Position Overview The IICAPS Mental Health Counselor provides services to families in their homes and out in the community. The Mental Health Counselor must work a flexible schedule, including afternoon, evening, or weekend hours to reduce barriers to treatment and accommodate the family’s schedule. Responsibilities Collaborate with clinician in assessment, treatment planning, and stabilization of clients. Offer therapeutic support and parent guidance to families. Carry a caseload of 8 to 9 cases; averaging 5.5 hours of direct service per week per case. Work individually with children as clinically indicated. Collaborate with clinician to provide advocacy, case management, and concrete services in accordance with treatment plan. Must be willing to schedule family visits during late afternoon and evening times and/or weekend hours. Qualifications BS in social work or related mental health field or equivalent experience. Prior experience in Human Services, Health Care/Mental Health, Education, Community Organizing, or Advocacy. Experience working with children and adults. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Increased compensation for bi‑lingual Spanish speaking candidates. Purpose/Function of Program To provide intensive in-home services to children and adolescents who, because of the complexity and severity of the psychiatric needs, are at risk for hospitalization; to prevent hospitalization or need for other institutional levels of care and to maximize community functioning. Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees . Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Free annual flu shots Wellness workshops Future 401(k) plan with employer contributions Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability. Career Development Tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision . Partnership with CT Non‑Profit Alliance for 10%–20% tuition discounts at participating universities Training and development opportunities Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Work-Life Balance Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for bi‑lingual Spanish staff Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counseling for employee and family COVID-19 Precautions Personal protective equipment provided and required Plastic shields at work stations Temperature screening at all entrances Social distance guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Village, Inc.