Female Children's Counselor

Apply at www.brokenchainsintl.com/apply

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Counselor who will align with our mission and values while offering effective and empathetic care to our young clients. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of child psychology and therapeutic strategies, combined with a deep respect for and commitment to our Christian ethos.

You will need to possess:

1) A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

2) A valid Georgia license as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or social worker.

3) Experience in working with children in a therapeutic setting

4) Excellent understanding of child psychology and therapeutic strategies

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible to work 20-30 hours weekly
• Care for clients assigned to your caseload
• Treat children with mental or behavioral health issues
• A commitment to building a client-base
• Use therapeutic strategies that are compatible with our Christian ethos and values
• ​​Conduct assessments and therapeutic sessions for children experiencing behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges
• Guide children and families experiencing dysfunction
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and ongoing feedback
• Refer to other providers and debrief them on client history when necessary
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director or other counselors on staff on difficult cases
• Maintain comprehensive, confidential records of all sessions
• Document sessions, phone calls, or other pertinent interactions concerning the client
• Meet with the appropriate primary care provider when needed to discuss treatment
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other relevant adults in the child's life to ensure comprehensive support
• Attend continuing education courses and professional development opportunities
• Read books and articles concerning the counseling field
• Attend weekly team meetings and fill out weekly check-in sheets
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with children and their families
• Strong commitment to Christian values and principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and standards set by relevant professional bodies

Preferences (not required):

• Licensed to practice counseling in GA.
• Certification or experience in play therapy, art therapy, or other creative therapeutic modalities.
• Familiarity with Christian counseling approaches.
• Fluency in a second language.

We encourage all qualified candidates who feel called to serve and support our community to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply at www.brokenchainsintl.com/apply and complete all relevant fields in order to be considered.

Please note that only candidates who complete the application in full will be contacted.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and making a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve!

Please pray about this opportunity, and if it aligns with God's plan for you, we would love to receive your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $130.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice
• Telehealth

Work Location: In person