What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at The Kid SpOt Center?
The Kid SpOt Center is seeking an energetic, career-oriented Fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who is passionate about kids and helping their families live their best lives.
We are a pediatric clinic serving patients from birth to 21 years of age with various needs from developmental delays, Autism to Down Syndrome. Because we are dedicated to the success of each child, we offer multiple therapeutic services including Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies, Positive Behavior Supports, and Mental Health Counseling. Visit our website at: thekidspotcenter.com or look for us on Facebook at The Kid Spot Center.
Job Duties:
- Maintain mental health credentials and billing credentials
- Maintain required certifications and necessary paperwork for KSC employment (CPR, First Aid, TB Assessment)
- Provide quality care by assessing for mental health needs and responding with appropriate interventions and plans of care
- Provide quality care by developing and updating as necessary Plans of Care that are relevant and meaningful to the child and their family
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as outlined in policy (i.e. functional assessment, behavior support plan, etc.)
- Understand and follow through with suicide risk assessment process and referral process with children and teens as needed
- Adhere to professional code of ethics for social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Complete daily billing sheet
- Develop and distribute homework one time per month per child
- When appropriate, provides telehealth services, following all KSC policies regarding telehealth
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited program for counseling or social work
- Current license as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
- Must have ability to pass and maintain current CPR certification
- Must consent to background check and TB test
Job Type: Contract
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMFT (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- LPCC (Required)
- Certified Social Worker (Required)
Work Location: In person