Family Support Therapist 9-Month Full Time Exempt

Job Description

Job Description

Family Support Therapist (9 Month Full-Time Exempt)

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

Program Description:
We are seeking a Family Support Therapist to become a part of our team! You will ensure adolescents and their families have the emotional support and the key resources needed to navigate a challenging mental health system. Through counseling, support groups, and post-crisis intervention (Postvention), CHADS specializes in assisting youth who are struggling with problems such as depression, anxiety, bullying, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. Our target population is young people ages 10-25 who struggle with depression, self-injury behaviors or emotional issues.

Job Description for Family Support Therapist (Full-time-9 working months):
The Family Support Therapist will work with adolescents and their families by providing compassionate counseling that includes but is not limited to:

• Assessment, treatment, and resource coordination to support navigation of mental health and social service systems.
• In-person and/or Tele-Behavioral therapeutic counseling services for children/adolescents with emotional/mental health challenges or who are experiencing suicidal crises
• Facilitate school support groups for adolescents with mental health challenges
• Fulfill 22-28 impactful hours per week consisting of counseling, group counseling, case management, and school support services
• Accurately tracking, recording, and reporting data for all family support contacts in timely manner
• Providing support materials & resource development
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Family Support Program Manager

Qualifications:

• Preferred LCSW or LPC with experience working with populations age 10-25 and parents
• Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and school administration
• Excellent organization skills, time management, record keeping skills
• Knowledge and compassion regarding depression and suicide
• Compassionate client engagement skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission
• Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability
• Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams
• This position required access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Starting Salary: $42,120+

The 9-Month salary is paid over a 12-month period. Full-time medical benefits 12 months/year.

CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.