PT Mental Health Counselor II (Bilingual Preferred)

Position:             Mental Health Counselor II (Bilingual Preferred)

Classification:    Part-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:         Director, Clinical Services

Location:            San Antonio

Benefits:             Matching Retirement

Position Description:

Ideal role for a Mental Health Counselor searching for a part-time position. If you share in our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care for children and families we encourage you to apply.  

The Mental Health Counselor will provide a range of social work and therapeutic services to children and their families which enable them to deal with problems identified. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic interventions for clients and families in the assigned area.  Primary responsibilities include providing individual, family and group therapy per diagnostic assessment and individualized treatment plan, coordinating treatment with referral resources and other professionals, maintaining client records, and meeting productivity expectations.  Sessions could be in-person at the Family Resource Center, virtual or home-based in Bexar County.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s in social work or related human services field.
• Fluent in Spanish. English Required.
• Fully licensed as an LMSW; or
• Provisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate.
• Passed licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate.
• Employment is contingent upon obtaining full/provisional licensure within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Entry level with one year's experience.
• One (1) year experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to related well to children and families in crisis.
• Comfortable with complexity, advocacy, and mediation.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good paperwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to submit all documentation electronically and in office timely.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Hybrid: Family Resource Center, Homes, Virtual
• Range of Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Travel: Frequent, Bexar County - Reliable transportation and valid Texas Driver License required. Mileage reimbursed.

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.