Licensed Mental Health Counselor (1099 Contract Worker) at The Children's Home of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health counseling, Trauma informed care, Therapeutic interventions, Crisis intervention, Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Clinical documentation, Treatment planning, Rapport building, Telehealth, Grief counseling, Anxiety treatment, Depression treatment, Foster care support, Adoption support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for a 1099 contracted position. We are currently looking for a dynamic therapist, passionate about working with children and teens, available during evening and/or weekend hours. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will be able to work as part of a counseling team if desired and be supported through regular counseling treatment team meetings or supervision. This position serves both in person and telehealth clients. Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption. Must have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent but open to an LSW or LAPC who is within one year of obtaining full clinical licensure. Supervision towards licensure can be provided. Must practice from a trauma informed lens Must have evening and/or Saturday availability Open to new professionals! Learn more about our Counseling Services here! Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, required. Current, active, PA clinical license (LPC or LCSW) or licensure (LSW, LAPC) with ability to obtain clinical licensure within first year of hire required. Minimum of one year experience in clinical work with children required. Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence based therapeutic interventions for treatment required. Strong knowledge of the impact of trauma and trauma informed interventions required. Strong ability to build rapport with and communicate with all clients, regardless of age, preferred gender, sexual orientation, or other belief systems required. Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption preferred.

Responsibilities

The counselor will provide therapeutic services to children and teens, addressing concerns such as trauma, anxiety, and grief. They will participate in treatment team meetings and supervision while serving clients through both in-person and telehealth modalities.