Youth and Family Outreach Counselor

Description

Are you a passionate, compassionate, and solution-focused professional looking to make a direct impact on the lives of children and families? Riverbend is seeking a dedicated TBS Outreach Counselor to join our dynamic Children’s Program team.

In this role, you won't just be sitting behind a desk—you will be in the community, working hands-on with children and families to navigate challenges, build essential coping skills, and coordinate life-changing care. If you are eager to help families obtain the resources they need and build a brighter future, this is the opportunity for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful Work: See the direct results of your efforts in improving family functioning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive team of dedicated mental health professionals.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and development in a growing field.

What You’ll Do

• Be a Partner in Care: Work closely with families to understand their unique needs, helping them navigate treatment options and make informed decisions.
• Provide Community-Based Support: Deliver hands-on, community-based services that empower children and families right where they live, learn, and grow.
• Coordinate Treatment Teams: Act as a key liaison between Riverbend, schools, and outside agencies to ensure seamless communication and effective, cohesive care.
• Develop & Implement Goals: Actively participate in developing personalized treatment goals that build on strengths and achieve lasting success.
• Build Essential Skills: Work directly with children and families to develop vital symptom management skills and emotional regulation techniques.
• Advocate & Connect: Promote the effective utilization of clinical resources and natural social supports to help families thrive independently.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• A passion for working with children, youth, and their families.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with school staff, community partners, and treatment teams.
• A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, or Human Services required.*
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of 100,00/300,00 are essential.
• Enthusiasm about sports and/or other indoor/outdoor youth-related activities is preferred.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive wages depending on level of education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include: 
  • Choice of 3 Medical plans
  • Prescriptions Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits
  • Choice of 2 Dental plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license-eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long-term career.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.