Counselor (based at Foothills Children's Advocacy Center)
Counselor (based at Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center) – Full time, 40 Hours per week
Responsible for the following job duties:
- Provide clinical assessment and intensive, specialized mental health treatment to child and adolescent victims of abuse and neglect and exposure to domestic violence.
- Provide counseling to family members of victims, as needed, to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment of the child/adolescent victim.
- Provide crisis intervention and problematic sexual behavior interventions to youth and their families.
- This position is supported by a partnership with ReadyKids and Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center (FCAC), and the services will be provided at FCAC.
Successful candidates will have:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
- State licensure required.
- Minimum of 4 years experience working with children, adolescents and families.
- Knowledge of treatment needs of abused and neglected children.
- Knowledge of theory and practice in the area of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate intervention strategies.
- Ability to organize time effectively and to meet assigned work demands.
- Strong leadership skills and desire to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary: starting at $62,825
- For employee-only coverage, ReadyKids pays 90–100% of health insurance premiums and 100% of dental and life insurance premiums
- Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays
- Employer-matched retirement plan
Open until filled. ReadyKids is seeking a diverse pool of applicants; all are encouraged to apply. Go to www.readykidscville.org for full position description and application procedures. ReadyKids is a drug-free workplace. EOE/ADA
ReadyKids is committed to a diverse and equitable workplace. We believe diversity of identity, thought, approach, and experience provide the optimal environment for our growth, learning, and success. We aim to create a safe space where everyone belongs and can contribute to the organization in a way that is authentic and genuine to them.