What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist position at Child and Family Resource Center?
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician for Children
Position Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Mental Health Clinician (s) to join our team, specializing in providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions to support emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in a safe and nurturing environment. Ideally, individuals will need to possess a strong understanding of child development, mental health disorders, and therapeutic techniques tailored to younger populations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments of children’s emotional and mental health needs.
Provide individual and group therapy to children experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges.
Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure holistic care.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and client needs.
Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with all regulations.
Offer crisis intervention and support for children in immediate need of mental health assistance.
Stay current with research and developments in the field of child mental health.
Qualifications: A Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Current licensure in relevant mental health discipline (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPES).
Previous experience working with children, adolescents and families in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including testing and evaluations, CBT, play therapy, and family therapy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with children with trauma, autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental concerns.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of children, and families. We are looking for individuals to join us. Child and Family Resource Center is a supportive and dynamic team. We encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Counseling Certification LPC, LMFT, or LPES (Required)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hartsville, SC 29550 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hartsville, SC 29550: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person