Betty Hardwick is currently seeking Child & Adolescent Counselors in Abilene.
- This position provides CBT Counseling to Child and Adolescent Consumers of Mental Health services in Taylor County.
- May be responsible for some daytime crisis work.
- Schedule is primarily 8-5 with some flexibility.
- Must be able to work well with other Child serving agencies such as the Schools and Juvenile Probation.
- May be responsible to provide or assist with intakes as needed.
- Will be required to help with annual diagnostic requirements as needed.
- Must remain compliant with all training requirements to keep LPHA approved licensure current and in good standing.
- This position also provides case management and skills training to Child and Adolescent Consumers of Mental Health services and their families in Taylor County.
- This position will be responsible to do assessments and treatment planning, as well as teaching skills training to the Kids and their Families.
- This position requires intervention and frequent in-person contact with Children, Families and service providers.
- This position requires the ability to: identify problem/need areas; work under pressure and stressful situations in a professional manner; be thorough in assessment and documentation; locate and utilize a variety of community resources to meet the needs of the Children and their Families; and assist in negotiating and advocating for each individual with service entities outside the Center.
- Will also be required to attend school ARD meetings, wraparound staffing and CRCG meetings as they arise to act as an advocate for the child and family.
Work or volunteer experience preferred in employment acquisition, housing, budgeting, community resource acquisition, etc. and the ability to communicate that knowledge to others. Requires a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human service field. Must have a current LPC or LCSW or LMFT license.
This is a full time position but will consider Part Time with flexible hours. Child & Adolescent Counselors earn $22.77 - $28.72 per hour (depending on experience) with step increases at one and two years. Salary is negotiable for tenured Counselors. Full benefits available.