Child & Adolescent Counselor

Child & Adolescent Counselor — Betty Hardwick Center

This position is eligible for remote work.

The Child & Adolescent Counselor provides CBT counseling to Child and Adolescent Consumers of Mental Health services in Jones, Callahan, Shackelford, Stephens and Taylor Counties. The role may include some daytime crisis work. The schedule is primarily 8–5 with some flexibility. The counselor will work with other child-serving agencies such as the schools, Juvenile Probation, and Child Protective Services. Duties may include intake assistance, annual diagnostic requirements, case management, and skills training for children and their families. The position requires frequent in-person or virtual contact with Children, Families, and service providers and may involve attending school ARD meetings, wraparound staffings, and CRCG meetings as an advocate for the child and family.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide CBT counseling to Child and Adolescent clients
• Perform assessments and treatment planning
• Deliver skills training to children and their families
• Conduct or assist with intakes as needed
• Maintain compliance with training requirements to keep LPHA-approved licensure current
• Engage in case management and resource coordination with community entities
• Advocate for the child and family in school and community settings

Qualifications :

Compensation and benefits may include eligibility for step increases based on satisfactory performance and tenure of LPC certification. To apply, please visit the Betty Hardwick Center website.

Location : Abilene, TX area with service in multiple counties as listed above.

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