Benefits:

Our Impact - Saving Lives

Bonus Opportunities ($0 - $4000)

Hybrid Work Schedule

FMLA (Unpaid)

Maternity Leave (6 Weeks Paid)

2 Volunteer Days

11 Paid Holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness

Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

THIS POSITION IS EMBEDDED IN THE NORMANDY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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 a Normandy School District school, working a teacher schedule during the school year and a CHADS schedule during the summer, or as directed by the Program Manager. The clinician will work at least 40 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours of 7am - 4pm, 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

Additional tasks as assigned by the Family Support 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

The annual salary range for this 11-month embedded full-time position is $53,387-$62,920. 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.

Flexible work from home options available.