Behavioral Health Counselor (Shield Program)
Description
Behavioral Health Counselor - Shield Program
This position follows a 92% compensation structure to align with the academic calendar year and scheduled working hours.
Hiring Range:
Bachelor’s Level
Behavioral Health Counselor: $24.74 - $30.92 per hour
Behavioral Health Counselor: $24.74 - $30.92 per hour
Master’s Level
School Based Therapist: $27.21 - $34.01 per hour & $3,000 sign-on bonus*
School Based Therapist: $27.21 - $34.01 per hour & $3,000 sign-on bonus*
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
- Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
- Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
- 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
- Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
- Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced School-Based Therapist to join our Shield Program at Bremerton High School. This role involves providing on-going behavioral and therapeutic support for children enrolled in the program, contributing to a positive and supportive school environment.
General Summary of Duties: The Child and Family Counselor provides on-going behavioral and counseling support for children enrolled in School Programs or Outpatient Services.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Major Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Case management for enrolled youth and families.
- Brief intervention and as needed crisis support.
- Family, individual, and group counseling as indicated depending on needs of the youth.
- Treatment planning, risk assessment, and safety planning utilizing evidence based practices.
- Develop intervention plans to support youth success in the school environment.
- Collaborate with community partners and interdisciplinary team members to meet the needs of enrolled youth and families.
- As needed, organize and implement social skills groups with the students enrolled in the school program.
- Potential for classroom milieu management with students with complex behavioral health needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to established policies and procedures.
- This role has the potential to be embedded within school based programming, on an outpatient team, or as part of a wraparound team.
- In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 3 years of job-related experience).
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu based program.
The capacity to work well with children and families.
Performance Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for youth and their caregivers.
SKILLS:
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
- Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
- Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
- Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.
*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.