Salary : $25.66 - $28.29 Hourly
Location : Social Services Main Hickory, NC
Job Type : Part-Time 50%
Job Number : 02087
Department : Social Services
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Are you a highly motivated Outpatient Therapist with a love for and experience in working with young children and their parents? Catawba County Department of Social Services is seeking a part-time Outpatient Therapist to provide family therapy and individual therapy, parent training, case management, and referral coordination to identified children 0-5 years of age to impact the child's success in overcoming social / emotional difficulties as well as behavioral and mental health issues and ensure kindergarten readiness.
This position is half-time, working 20 hours per week, and includes prorated benefits.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical interventions and case management services to children 0-5 and their families
- Provide consultation and education, as needed, to child care providers and parents / caregivers about a variety of child psychosocial problems and strategies for classroom intervention
- Provide case management services for children and their families, including interagency communication and referral
- Complete thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of case activities for clients served
- Participation in continuing job knowledge and skills; professional development; ongoing training in research and trends for population served
Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and :Outpatient Therapist I : Licensed, at least provisionally, as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychological Associate, or a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (Some experience and full licensure preferred).Outpatient Therapist II : Fully licensed as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychological Associate, or a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist plus two years of post-full licensure experienceMust meet requirements for Qualified Professional (QP) status as specified by 10A NCAC 27G.0104 and be able to bill Medicaid for servicesAdditional Requirements :
A valid Driver's license with a safe driving recordLove for children ages 0-5Good working knowledge of child development and experience providing services to children 0-5 years of age and their familiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to work with young children, families, and other professionalsExcellent organizational skills and flexibility to manage workflow and prioritiesAbility to function independentlyExcellent therapeutic skills with the ability to apply a variety of therapeutic intervention strategiesStrong clinical knowledge and skills, including assessment, intervention, treatment planning, and evaluation of effectivenessComfort level with coaching directors and teachers of child care programsAbility to model and teach appropriate parenting interventions / skillsThis position is considered light work; sitting majority of time; lifting up to 20 pounds as needed.Catawba County Benefits
As of 7 / 1 / 2024 :
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization. Available benefits include :
Health Care
Health : For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.Dental Insurance : At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren) and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.Vision Care : Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents, with 2 plan options to choose from.Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans : These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.Flexible Spending Accounts : Pre-tax accounts which can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision expenses.Employee Wellness
Employee Health Clinic (EHC) : An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care available to employee's children ages 5-17 regardless of health insurance coverage and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.Wellness : The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education and more.Employee Assistance Program : Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.Work Life Balance
Annual Leave : Full-time employees earn from 10-21 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.Sick Leave : Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.Holiday Leave : Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.Flexible work schedules.Time off for activities that support our local schools.Continuing educational assistance.Discount tickets to recreational venues.Employee appreciation days / activities.Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.Financial Security
Local Governmental Employees Retirement System : For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.401K : The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.Other Tax Deferred Programs : Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).Longevity Pay : After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.Life Insurance : Death benefit equal to one times employee's annual salary with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.Short Term Disability : Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.Long Term Disability : Available through payroll deduction at group rates.Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU) / Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).What intervention strategies do you use in providing therapy to young children?
What experience do you have working collaboratively with family, professionals, and multiple stakeholders?
Required Question
Salary : $25,000
