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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child and Adolescent Mental Health Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide therapeutic support to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. You will work closely with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each child. Your primary goal will be to help young clients achieve emotional well-being and develop coping strategies to manage their mental health. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and offer crisis intervention when necessary. Additionally, you will maintain detailed records of each client's progress and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping young people. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals.
- Offer crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress.
- Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in child and adolescent mental health.
- Advocate for the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic activities and programs.
- Conduct outreach and education within the community.
- Provide referrals to other services and resources as needed.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Licensure as a mental health counselor or therapist.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to client care.
- Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with children and adolescents?
- How do you approach developing treatment plans for young clients?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you managed and the outcome?
- How do you handle crisis situations with children and adolescents?
- What therapeutic techniques do you find most effective for this age group?
- How do you involve families in the treatment process?
- Can you discuss a time when you collaborated with other professionals to support a client?
- How do you stay updated on the latest research and best practices in mental health?
- What strategies do you use to build rapport with young clients?
- How do you ensure cultural competence in your practice?
- What do you find most rewarding about working with children and adolescents?
- How do you manage your caseload and ensure timely documentation?
- Can you describe a successful intervention you implemented?
- How do you handle confidentiality with minors and their families?
- What motivates you to work in the field of child and adolescent mental health?
