Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Bridging Families Child and Family Therapist (Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Bridging Families)

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children and families? Join us at Crossnore Communities for Children as a Bridging Families Child and Family Therapist, where your work will empower families to grow, heal, and thrive. Your contributions will foster resilience and hope, creating a brighter future for children in the child welfare system.

Location/Schedule: Office located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Serves Henderson, Rutherford, and Polk counties.

Your Impact: As a Bridging Families Child and Family Therapist, you will be a critical force in guiding children and families through therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. You will shape treatment plans that help children and their families overcome trauma and navigate complex emotional needs. By working closely with families, treatment teams, and community partners, you will provide essential therapy services that lead to lasting, positive change. Bridging Families' teams include professional foster parents, a dedicated licensed clinician, a care manager, and a supervisor. Bridging Families' teams partner with no more than three participating families which allows for intensive focus.

Hiring Range: $53,000 - $68,000K annually, $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

• Associate Licensed - $53,000 annually. Salary is based on education and experience. All associate licensed therapists will start at $53K unless there is additional relevant experience in the human service field (excluding internship).
• Fully Licensed - $60,000 - $ 68,000 annually

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
• Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
• Ongoing Training
• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Must have a valid and active license in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); fully licensed preferred; Provisional or Associate License required.
• Experience as a therapist working with children and families in foster care is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

To succeed as a Bridging Families Child and Family Therapist, you'll need:

• Expertise in family systems theory, attachment parenting, and trauma-informed therapy.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices.
• A deep passion for working with youth and families within child welfare systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining effective relationships with families, coworkers, and community partners.
• The ability to work collaboratively on diverse teams and navigate cultural dynamics in care.
• Proficiency in documentation and compliance with health record standards.
• Flexibility, creativity, and resilience to face the challenges of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides services and support to the whole family (Bridge Parents, Reunifying Caregivers, and Youth), with focus on the reunification process.
• Technical Knowledge/Clinical Expertise: Learn and implement the Bridging Families treatment approach, providing individualized and family therapy to children in foster care. Complete comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapy in alignment with evidence-based practices.
• Treatment Leadership: Lead client staffings, attend treatment team meetings, and provide clinical oversight to ensure quality services. Collaborate with other therapists and participate in clinical supervision.
• Crisis Support: Be available for on-call rotations to support families in crisis situations and provide guidance during emergencies.
• Program Development: Engage in committee work and community projects to enhance programs that meet the needs of children and families. Serve as a referral source for additional agency or community services.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services, including billing, reauthorizations, and session notes, adhering to licensing and accreditation standards.
• Interpersonal Communication: Foster positive, problem-solving relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Training and Education: In coordination with the Clinical Director, evaluate staff training needs and provide education on mental health diagnoses and treatments.
• This position may involve contact with clients and/or family members who are hostile, resistant, or violent.

This position requires a flexible work schedule to match the needs and availability of families. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as dictated by the demands of the position and participate in an on-call rotation.

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.

Salary : $52,000 - $68,000