FAMILY SUPPORT EMBEDDED THERAPIST (11-MONTH, FULL-TIME, EXEMPT)
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 adolescents and their families have the emotional support and key resources needed to navigate a challenging mental health system. Through counseling, support groups, and post-crisis intervention (Postvention), CHADS specializes in assisting youth who are struggling with problems such as depression, anxiety, bullying, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. Our target population is young people ages 12-25 who struggle with depression, self-injury behaviors or emotional issues.
Job Description for Family Support Therapist:
The Family Support (FS) Therapist is a full-time position embedded in between Normandy School’s Collaborative, TLC, and Epworth’s Drop-In Center or as directed by Program Manager. The clinician will work at least 40 hours per week Monday-Friday with daily schedule ranging between the hours of 9:00am to 7:00pm, with flexibility allowed when the therapist is required to work for school/evening activities.
Responsibilities:
- Providing compassionate counseling for adolescents and appropriate resources for their families
- Assessment, treatment, and resource development to navigate the mental health and social service systems
- In-person and/or Tele-Behavioral therapeutic counseling services for children/adolescents with emotional/mental health challenges or who are experiencing suicidal crises
- Facilitate school support groups for adolescents with various mental health challenges
- Fulfill 22-28 impactful hours per week consisting of counseling, group counseling, case management, and school support services
- Accurately tracking, recording and reporting data for all family support contacts in a timely manner
- Providing support materials & resource development
- Assist with any program development projects as needed
- Participate in building RTI (Response to Intervention) process
- Assist in Signs of Suicide presentations, mentoring or school staff trainings as needed
- Some evening hours may be required
- Maintain regular contact with the agency as directed by the Program Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum LMSW or PLPC with experience working with populations age 12-25 and parents
- Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and school administration
- Excellent organization skills, time management, record keeping skills
- Knowledge and compassion regarding depression and suicide
- Compassionate client engagement skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission
- Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability
- Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
- This position requires access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LCSW or LPC preferred
- Experience with crisis intervention
- At least 2 years’ counseling experience
- Strength in cultural responsiveness and cultural competencies
- Ability to navigate school environment
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking abilities are a plus
Starting Salary: $53,387+ per year. Medical and other benefits are available 12 months/year.
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.
OUR MISSION
CHADS SAVES YOUNG LIVES BY ADVANCING THE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE.
WHAT WE DO
CHADS is a 501(c)(3) organization offering Signs of Suicide®, Family Support, and Social Emotional Well-being programs to advance the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. Aside from providing adolescents and young adults ages 25 and under with counseling services and educational programs, we also serve parents, educators, and community members with resources, presentations, and more to provide a holistic and proactive approach to mental illness and bullying.
VISION
To be the community leader in educating and supporting young people whose lives are impacted by suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and/or depression.
CORE VALUES
- Youth Focused - Support the mental health of youth and young adults with each decision we make.
- Passion - Keep our mission and vision central in our work. We show pride, enthusiasm and dedication in everything we do.
- Character - Value those we serve, our employees, volunteers, and collaborating organizations by demonstrating honesty, respect, integrity, trust, and supporting diversity. We are people of character.
- Hope - Bring hope to the clients and families we support. We are confident that their lives will improve and they will get through their mental health crisis.
- Collaboration - Encourage effective partnerships with youth and their families, community volunteers, school districts, businesses, other nonprofits, and the broader community.
- Stewardship - Emphasize efficiency, quality, and the optimal use of resources in all aspects of our operation, ensuring that we remain responsible guardians of the trust that our community places in us.
- Accountability - Meet our commitments and take responsibility for our performance.
- Excellence - Expect the best of co-workers and ourselves. Strive for positive outcomes, continuous quality improvement, and fact-based decision-making. We are committed to providing only high quality programs and services.