Extended Day Program Counselor (Afternoons), Children's Department (Temporary, Fee for Service)

Fulfill your purpose at CLM:

Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of mental health services for children and their families. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 3 - 21 who experience mental illness and/or serious emotional difficulties. The Extended Day Program Counselor provides outpatient community-based support to assist elementary children with improving symptoms and behaviors that otherwise interfere with age appropriate development, functioning and wellness goals in their designated after school program. This is a temporary, fee for service position, 18 hours per week position. Schedule: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 2nd shift 2:30pm-5:30pm, Derry, New Hampshire based.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

• Provide supportive counseling in a community-based, after school program setting to develop, apply, and reinforce coping strategies to reduce and/or ameliorate symptoms and behaviors that interfere with functioning and goal achievement;
• Provide crisis intervention when child experiences acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety;
• Work collaboratively with other after school program staff and natural support to ensure a wrap-around family systems approach is provided to the child;
• Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;
• Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;
• Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;
• Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, human development, education or family studies) preferred however an Associate's degree along with a minimum of two years of direct service may qualify;
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent situations;
• Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;
• Ability to actively engage with children and conduct interactive play within a therapeutic setting is required.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;
• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work will take place in a community-based after school program setting in Derry, NH. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers and standard office equipment. The ability to stand, sit, bend and reach for extended periods of time is required. Reliable transportation is required. Finger prints required prior to start of employment.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements

Center for Life Management has implemented processes and precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as implemented a mandatory vaccine policy. We will comply with all federal vaccination mandates and new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination upon their first day of employment. Exemptions can be applied for under medical or religious reasons.

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients.

Benefits

Fee for Service benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
• Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
• Scholarship for professional advancement
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
• On the job training and continuing education opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Flexible work schedule
• Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

Skills & Requirements Qualifications
Center for Life Management is an equal opportunity employer.