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Counseling Assistant
Location
Michigan
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
$41.8K - $48.5K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Counseling Assistant
Highfields, Inc.
• The Counseling Assistant works with the master level clinicians to provide in-home or community-based mental health treatment planning, case management, referrals, crisis planning and support for families with children. • Services provided to clients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties during traditional and non-traditional hours allowing for a flexible schedule. • Paperwork and documentation may be performed remotely, as there is no expectation to be in the office.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mental health related field.
- State licensure commensurate with position requirement (Consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain.)
- One year or more experience in coordinating services for children and families.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrual start on first day)
- 11 paid holidays in addition to paid birthday and paid floating holiday
- Paid mileage
- Flexible schedule
- License supervision
- Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
- Paid training opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
- Short-term disability
- 401(k)
- Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
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