JCS Military Support Services

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Licensed Child & Youth Counselor

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19111
Date Posted: 05/08/2023
Category: Clinical
Education: Masters Degree

We are currently seeking a Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Counselor to work within the Child Development Center affiliated with the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia. This is a short-term position, to cover a maternity leave. Candidates MUST be licensed at the independent practice level (LPC or LMFT).

This position has the primary responsibility of providing the full breadth of CYB counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Counselors will work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to ensure the program is provided within scope, and meets the needs of the installation. Counselors will:
* Provide non-medical counseling
* Create and implement training on health and wellness
* Consult with parents and personnel at child day care centers and schools
* Consult on behavioral health issues affecting children and youth

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* Minimum of 2 years post-masters supervised clinical experience
* Minimum of a Master's Degree (MA/MS/MBA)
* Licensed at the independent clinical practice level (LPC or LMFT ONLY)
* Must possess advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused child and youth counseling methods
* CYB counselors assigned to DoDEA schools and community schools will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify for the opportunity
* CYB counselors must meet the MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth, and specialize in child and adolescent development or psychology
* Prior military service/military family member and/or strong familiarity with military culture strongly preferred

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JCS Military Support is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Title: Licensed Child & Youth Counselor
Class: Mental Health
Work Type: TEMPORARY
Ref. No.: 1259851-8
BC: #JCS401

Company: JCS MSS, Inc.
Contract Contact: Heather
Office Email: mflc@jcsmilitary.com
Office Phone: 267-295-2229
Office Address: 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 100A, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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