Licensed Mental Health Counselor (1099 Contract Worker)

Description

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for a 1099 contracted position. We are currently looking for a dynamic therapist, passionate about working with children and teens, available during evening and/or weekend hours. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will be able to work as part of a counseling team if desired and be supported through regular counseling treatment team meetings or supervision. This position serves both in person and telehealth clients.   

• Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption.
• Must have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent but open to an LSW or LAPC who is within one year of obtaining full clinical licensure. Supervision towards licensure can be provided. 
• Must practice from a trauma informed lens
• Must have evening and/or Saturday availability 
• Open to new professionals!

Learn more about our Counseling Services here!  

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, required.
• Current, active, PA clinical license (LPC or LCSW) or licensure (LSW, LAPC) with ability to obtain clinical licensure within first year of hire required. 
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical work with children required.
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence based therapeutic interventions for treatment required.
• Strong knowledge of the impact of trauma and trauma informed interventions required. 
• Strong ability to build rapport with and communicate with all clients, regardless of age, preferred gender, sexual orientation, or other belief systems required.  
• Experience working with children with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, foster care or adoption preferred.