What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Counselor- Jackson County position at Highfields Inc?
The Family Counselor conducts counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges by working directly with all family members in their environment. In addition, you will be conducting comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors. Providing counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships. Services are provided two-four hours a week as needed.
Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation via remotely.
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
- 11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
- Paid mileage
- License supervision
- Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
- Paid training opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
- Work-Life balance
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if in process of completing).
- State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain).
- One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families.
- Valid driver's license.
