Child and Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work? Are you interested in counseling children and adolescents?

Therapists in our Children's Outpatient Counseling Program provide therapy and support to clients under 18 to help them reach their treatment goals and objectives. Interventions include collaboration with family members, guardians, and others as appropriate for treatment. Therapists use many interactive therapeutic modalities, including sand tray therapy, play therapy, and art therapy.

This position is primarily responsible for providing at least 5 daily mental health or substance use outpatient therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and families for residents of Clifton Forge, Covington, and Alleghany County.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills the criteria for eligibility to pursue professional licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia. LPC or LCSW preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: Required to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.

• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid (required but can be obtained upon hire)
• Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing, and child abuse/neglect with the Virginia Dept. of Social Services (required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily outpatient therapy and/or substance abuse sessions for children, adolescents, and families.
• Develop treatment plans for the children, adolescents, and families who are receiving outpatient therapy and/or substance abuse to track progress in presenting problems and or behaviors
• Complete assessments on clients and families referred to the agency for mental health and/or substance use disorder services through the Same Day ACCESS program.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with psychiatrist and other children services team members.
• Maintain all electronic records for client caseload including treatment plans, quarterly evaluations, and outside reports and correspondence when necessary.

Why work at AHCS?

• Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed eligible LCSWs and LPCs. |
  $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed LCSWs and LPCs. Paid according to AHCS policy.
• Licensure supervision available for LPC or LCSW
• Making a difference: In this job each day you make a difference in the lives of children and their families in our community.
• Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a team atmosphere.
• Day schedule: Our program is open Monday - Friday, day shift.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - earn 2 days per month
• We offer great benefits, including 80% of the employee-only health plan and VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information:

• Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance.

***Please submit unofficial transcripts with the application.

***Please ensure your degree is eligible for Virginia License Eligible before applying if you do not have LPC or LCSW in the State of Virginia.

Alleghany Highlands Community Services is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. AHCS provides multiple programs and services throughout the Alleghany Highlands with over 140 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for almost 40 years. AHCS maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Covington, VA.