Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor IIThe Mental Health Counselor will provide evidence-based therapeutic services to children and their families who are referred to DePelchin by Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS). These services will be provided primarily in homes as well as virtual, offices, schools or other institutions in the South Central and Hill Country Region. The South Central and Hill Country area is comprised of 18 counties in and around San Antonio.Required Qualifications:Master's in social work or related human services field.Fully licensed as an LMSW; orProvisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate.Passed licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate.Employment is contingent upon obtaining full/provisional licensure within 90 days of hire.Preferred Qualifications :Entry level with one year's experience.One (1) year experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.Must be able to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.Work Conditions:Environment: Home-based officeTravel: Frequent - Must be able to drive regionally within the seventeen (18) counties in the South Central and Hill Country Region. Reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver License required and current Auto Insurance required. Mileage reimbursed.Range of Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, Occasional nights or weekends.Training:DePelchin will provide training in the following therapeutic models within the first year of employment: Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI).Employment is contingent on the acquisition of minimal certification/licensure.DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.