Family Counselor FRP-Branch and Calhoun Counties at Highfields Inc
Coldwater, Mississippi, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

42500.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Family Counseling, Support System Creation, Social Services Coordination, School Collaboration, Healthcare Provider Liaison, Counseling Services, Parent-Child Relationship Restoration, Family Functioning Improvement, Communication Improvement, Emotional Needs Addressing, Cognitive Restructuring, Client Safety

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description
The Family Reunification Program is designed to provide families with tools to maintain children in the home following reunification from foster care. The family counselor will help create or re-establish support systems, work with social services, schools, and healthcare providers to address family's needs, and provide counseling services. Additionally, as the FRP family counselor your goal would be to assist in restoring the parent-child relationship and the family's functioning. You would do this by creating a safe space, help the family improve their communication, address emotional needs, challenge rigid thinking, and help the child and family create new experiences. You will serve clients in both Calhoun and Branch counties. 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 term disability * 401(k) * Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer * Work-Life balance Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in mental or behavioral health related field (consideration given to college students who are in the process of completing their degree) * State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain). * One or more years experience in providing services to children and families. No experience if you have a master's degree. * Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
The Family Counselor will provide counseling services to families involved in the Family Reunification Program to maintain children in the home following foster care reunification. Responsibilities include creating support systems, coordinating with social services, schools, and healthcare providers, and working to restore the parent-child relationship and overall family functioning.
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