Licensed Mental Health Counselor (1099 Contract Worker)

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A child-focused mental health organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a passionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor for a 1099 contracted position. The role involves providing counseling to children and teens both in person and via telehealth. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a related field and have a current PA clinical license, with a minimum of one year experience in clinical work. Evening and weekend availability is required, along with a trauma-informed lens and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical work with children.
• Current, active PA clinical license (LPC or LCSW) or licensure (LSW, LAPC) in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to children and teens, in person and via telehealth.
• Participate in regular treatment team meetings or supervision.

Skills

Experience with children

Trauma informed practice

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of mental health conditions

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

PA licensure: LPC/LCSW or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for a 1099 contracted position. We are looking for a dynamic therapist, passionate about working with children and teens, available during evening and/or weekend hours. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will be able to work as part of a counseling team if desired and be supported through regular counseling treatment team meetings or supervision. This position serves both in person and telehealth clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to children and teens, in person and via telehealth, and participate in regular treatment team meetings or supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption.
• Must have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent but open to an LSW or LAPC who is within one year of obtaining full clinical licensure. Supervision towards licensure can be provided.
• Must practice from a trauma informed lens
• Must have evening and/or Saturday availability
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, required.
• Current, active, PA clinical license (LPC or LCSW) or licensure (LSW, LAPC) with ability to obtain clinical licensure within first year of hire required.
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical work with children required.
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence based therapeutic interventions for treatment required.
• Strong knowledge of the impact of trauma and trauma informed interventions required.
• Strong ability to build rapport with and communicate with all clients, regardless of age, preferred gender, sexual orientation, or other belief systems required.
• Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption preferred.