Family Support Therapist (Hourly, Pay Per Session)

CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Family Support Therapist (Hourly, Pay Per Session)

St. Louis, MO
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Maternity Leave (6 Weeks Paid)

    Hybrid Work Schedule

    Bonus Opportunities

    Our Impact - Saving Lives

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Family Support Therapist (Hourly, pay per session)

    CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

    Program Description:

    CHADS Family Support program is dedicated to ensuring that families have the emotional support and the key resources they need to navigate a challenging mental health care system. Through counseling, support groups, and post-crisis intervention (Postvention), CHADS assists families who are struggling with problems such as depression, anxiety, bullying, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. Our target population is young people aged 25 and under who struggle with depression, self-injury behaviors or emotional issues.

    Job Description:

    The Family Support (FS) Therapist is a part-time position embedded in the Legacy Center throughout the course of the year or as directed by the Program Manager. The clinician will work at least 3 days per week Monday-Friday with the potential for some evenings.

    Responsibilities:

    Assessment, treatment, and resource development to navigate the mental health and social service systems

    In-person or Tele Behavioral Health therapeutic counseling services for children/adolescents with emotional or mental health challenges or in suicidal crises

    Conduct billable hours consisting of counseling, group counseling, case management, and school support services

    Facilitating therapeutic support groups for adolescents with mental health challenges

    Crosstrain in CHADS SEL curriculum in order to provide mentoring services as needed at TLC

    Accurately track, record, and report data for all family support contacts in a timely manner

    Assist with Suicide Risk Assessment Trainings and Training Trusted Adults presentations on as-needed basis

    Assist in Signs of Suicide presentations, mentoring, or school staff training as needed

    Support with assessment process following SOS presentations for clients in the 24:1 Community

    Provide support materials & resource development

    Compensation is for billable activities, required meeting times, and professional development/training only

    Any task assigned by the Family Support Program Manager, Chief Program Office, or Chief Executive Officer

    Qualifications:

    LMSW or PLPC with experience working with populations age 10-25 and parents

    Comfortable with virtual/tele-behavioral health platforms

    Effective organizational and record keeping skills

    Dynamic and clear communication skills

    Ability to work in a team environment

    Knowledge and compassion regarding crisis intervention and suicide prevention

    Salary Range: $37+ per billable hour

    CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    Flexible work from home options available.