Child and family counselor job description

Master's Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.
Valid unrestricted counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
For assignments in the 50 states, counselors shall be licensed or certified in the state in which the client is receiving services.
Minimum 2 years of post-masters supervised clinical experience.
Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for children, service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some assignments, counselors will need to have certain current immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.
Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license. As a condition for employment under this contract, contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.

General Job Information

Title

Military and Family Life Counselor - Child and Youth

Grade

MFLC Tier 2

Work Experience - Required

Clinical

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Masters - Behavioral Health

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

This position is included in a bargaining unit. Pay rates are specified in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

*Mission Statement: *To provide trauma-informed services, to advocate for domestic violence survivors and their children, and to promote prevention of domestic violence through community awareness and training.

*Position Summary: *Provide family counseling with survivors of intimate partner violence and their children residing in the community.
*Responsibilities: *

1. Provide children and family counseling with survivors of intimate partner violence that reside in the community.

2. Provide counseling for children who are exposed to intimate partner violence and are referred by Sistercare's advocates and counselors.

3. Offer community outreach services and a range of counseling resources to assist survivors and their children in living free of violence.

4. Counsel survivors with their children pertaining to parenting and family dilemmas relevant to each family.

5. Provide crisis intervention and domestic violence education.

6. Encourage and foster self-sufficiency through counseling as survivors work towards completing their goals.

7. Complete required notes, case summaries, intake forms, service plans, exit evaluation summaries, and other documentation.

8. Input direct service and collateral time into Sistercare's client database management system, according to Sistercare's policy and procedures.

9. Attend twelve (12) hours of Victim Service Provider (VSP) training each year to remain in compliance and active status as a VSP.

10. Perform other duties as required.

*Qualifications: *

* Master's degree in human services or equivalent work experience.
* Minimum of one year of counseling experience.
* Skill, ability and knowledge of counseling techniques and theories.
* Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children.
* Ability to relate in a non-judgmental, supportive basis to individuals and groups who are experiencing a wide range of problems.
* Awareness of common problems confronting women, e.g., financial, childcare, educational.
* Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license, a vehicle to be used for work related travel and vehicle insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,375.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors are required to wear a mask; surfaces sanitized; follow CDC guidelines.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cayce, SC 29033

Are you looking to make a difference in your community by supporting youth and families? Have you completed your bachelor's degree in social services or psychology? As a Child and Family Counselor for Collaborative Educational Support (COEDS) in Camarillo, California, you'll use your education and experience to positively impact a child's life. While working one-on-one with at-risk youth and their families in their home or community setting, you'll implement treatment and intervention plans to provide tools for the youth to thrive in their community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As a Child and Family Counselor in Camarillo, California, you will travel to your client's homes or community setting to coach and guide at-risk youth to strengthen their foundation to thrive in daily life. By building a strong, positive, caring relationship, you'll create a safe space for your client to share and seek guidance during challenging times. In our team-based setting, you'll document and share the status and experiences of your treatment and intervention plans with other team members, which may include social workers, parent partners, program managers, and clinicians to provide the best support for the youth.

Whether you are meeting with your client individually or in a family setting, you'll build a trusting relationship with each of your clients. The flexible schedule allows you to meet with your 4-6 clients at optimal times. Just by the client knowing you believe in them, you become the catalyst that helps them improve. You'll see your clients improve their anger management skills, increase their self-esteem, improve their social skills and increase their social connections, and improve their impulse control in order to maintain their placement, avoid hospitalization or juvenile justice involvement and strengthen their resiliency, relationships, and family connectedness.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

If you have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field and a passion to work 1:1 with families to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today.

YOUR GROWTH

Aspiranet supports your success at each step. You'll put your educational knowledge to practice along with your relationship building and collaboration skills. You'll also gain valuable in-house and external training to support your success in your role. This is a great opportunity to begin your career with the ability to advance throughout the organization once you've developed additional skills. And there is plenty of room for advancement, as Aspiranet is a large statewide organization.

YOUR REWARDS

Flexible Time Off

* 13 paid holidays along with 10 vacation and 10 sick days

Comprehensive Healthcare

* Medical, dental and vision plans
* A 100% fully employer paid (premium) medical and dental benefit plan
* TelaDoc employer paid telehealth program

Flexible Spending Accounts

* Medical and dependent care plans

Retirement Savings

* 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plan with employer contributions

Income Protection

* Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
* Accident, critical illness, and hospital gap plan

Training and Advancement

* Ongoing training & development opportunities
* Advancement opportunities

Employee assistance program

* Free confidential crisis line 24/7 (365 days a year)
* Six (6) face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue

Other Perks

* Commuter program and mileage reimbursement
* Employee recognition and discount programs

OUR MISSION

Aspiranet is a one-of-a-kind social service agency dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive. Founded in 1975, our core mission is to help California kids and families. Aspiranet's services include foster care and adoption family support, residential care, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We provide services throughout California.

Aspira means hope. We are a network of people bringing hope forward. We look forward to learning what makes you passionate.