Behavioral Health Counselor - LCSW or LPC

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth, Town of Texas, New York (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Behavioral Health Counselor, where you'll deliver essential therapeutic services to children and families in a supportive clinic environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, addressing both medical and mental health needs. Your expertise in counseling will help families navigate challenges and promote wellness in children from birth through adolescence. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to children's health.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Counseling or related field required.
• LCSW or LPC license with the state of Texas is mandatory.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.
• Support families in managing acute and chronic conditions.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Crisis intervention

Relationship-building skills

Proficient in computer applications

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Graduate Degree in Counseling

LCSW or LPC License

Job description

Location:

Renaissance Neighborhood Clinic

Department:

Neighborhood Clinic Behavioral Health

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

As aBehavioral Health Counselor (LCSW or LPC)you will provide therapeutic services to children and families at our Renaissance Neighborhood Clinic. Therapeutic interventions include individual counseling, family therapy, crisis intervention, andproviding ongoing psychoeducation to children and their families to help them cope with acute and chronic medical and mental health conditions to promote wellness and maintain functional behaviors. The Behavioral Health Counselor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team including the patient's primary care physician and treatment team to advance the medical plan of care. The therapist will also collaborate with various agencies to support the family's effort in caring for their child.Our community-based neighborhood clinics provide complete wrap-around services for children (birth through adolescence). Our staff includes pediatricians, clinical staff, administrative staff, and family support staff who work in collaboration to provide complete care for children at every age and stage.

Required Licensure, Education & Experience:

• Graduate Degree in Counseling, Social Work,or related field.

• LCSW or LPC License with the state of Texas.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and teens.

• Previous experience in behavioral health providing therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and in providing community resources.

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to plan and organize effectively.

• Proficient in the use of various computer applications.

• Experience working in health care or multidisciplinary setting preferred.

• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred but not required.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.