Mental Health Worker/TCS

Sugar Land

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Counselors in our program are called Therapeutic Care Specialists (TCS). TCS staff provide specialized milieu based, as well as in-home and community based therapeutic, social and independent life skill coaching and support for youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. TCS staff work collaboratively with the client’s lead clinician and treatment team, assist clients in reaching goals related to self-advocacy, independent living (grocery shopping, healthy eating/cooking, cleaning, ADL’s), social competencies, job/ academic success, healthy recreation, accessing community resources and connections, promoting healthy relationships, and effective coping. This is a highly therapeutic role, therefore the knowledge and ability to learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach is imperative.

TCS Job Requirements:

Bachelors in Psychology, Special Education or related field required. Masters preferred .

2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum (High-Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.

Resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Include contact information for your references.

TCS Responsibilities:

Learn and operationalize clinical models within our Equinox approach

Work collaboratively with the clients lead clinician and treatment team

Plan activities that support treatment goals and engage youth in the program and community

Demonstrate good communication and rapport building skills with both clients, parents and co-workers

Confidently and effectively manage milieu and other groups.

Competently and confidently communicate/interact with school professionals and other treatment providers to assist with monitoring and client support

Close supervision and collaboration with school to monitor/support academic responsibilities

Ability to creatively work with teens / young adults, have fun, handle stressful situations and have a desire to learn clinical interventions and therapeutic approach to community based work

Work independently in the community while working in close collaboration with the client’s intensive treatment team

Identify information and resources in local communities which can be used in our activities and involvement of our youth

Engage youth in activities and teach valuable life skills to empower them and allow them to fully develop their own strengths and abilities while having fun

Provide youth with opportunities to develop leadership, communication and other skills to make positive life choices about their future

Provide a caring, warm environment for the client through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, comfortably interacting to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, social cues and language, coping skills, respect for others and self

Participate in team meetings, clinical rounds, and client staffing’s

Complete progress notes and monthly summaries in a timely fashion

We are looking to add to our rapidly growing team and   program with people who:

Have a special place in their heart for youth, teens or young adults with special needs

Are interested in expanding their professional skills

Have an internal sense of professional motivation

Are flexible, detail oriented and have an innate ability to connect with kids

Have the ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines as part of a larger multi-disciplinary clinical team

Are curious and interested in being a contributing member of a highly skilled professional team

Have a demonstrated ability and clear understanding of professional effectiveness in the workplace

Have interests and hobbies related to: outdoor activities, health, fitness and wellness (e.g. working out, mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, wood working, cooking, video and filming, photography, computer programming, etc...) Equinox is a place in which TCS staff are encouraged to bring their interests to the work place which will further expose clients to hobbies, health and wellness

Are life-long learners

TCS Rewards/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits

Paid -time off, Holidays and Personal Days

Access to Training and Professional Development

Upward mobility in the company with commitment and demonstrated learning / contribution

Job Type:  Full-time

Required experience:

2 years experience working with youth, teens & young adults that have social and learning differences, executive functioning deficits, may be on the autism spectrum ( High Functioning), are neuro-diverse with ADD / ADHD or struggling with anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.

Base Salary : $42,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Mental Health Field: 2 years (Required)

Working with youth or young adults: 2 years (Required)

Work Location : In person