Family Support Therapist Per Session

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave
• Training & development

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

CHADS Family Support program is dedicated to ensuring that families have the emotional support and the key resources they need to navigate a challenging mental health care system. Through counseling, support groups, and post-crisis intervention (Postvention), CHADS assists families who are struggling with problems such as depression, anxiety, bullying, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. Our target population is young people aged 25 and under who struggle with depression, self‑injury behaviors or emotional issues.

The Family Support (FS) Therapist is a part-time position working at least 3 days per week Monday – Friday with the potential for some evenings.

• Assessment, treatment, and resource development to navigate the mental health and social service systems
• In‑person or Tele Behavioral Health therapeutic counseling services for children/adolescents with emotional or mental health challenges or in suicidal crises
• Conduct billable hours consisting of counseling, group counseling, case management, and school support services
• Facilitating therapeutic support groups for adolescents with mental health challenges
• Crosstrain in CHADS SEL curriculum in order to provide mentoring services as needed
• Accurately track, record, and report data for all family support contacts in a timely manner
• Assist with Suicide Risk Assessment Trainings and Training Trusted Adults presentations on an as‑needed basis
• Assist in Signs of Suicide presentations, mentoring, or school staff training as needed
• Support with assessment process following SOS presentations
• Provide support materials & resource development
• Compensation is for billable activities, required meeting times, and professional development/training only
• Any task assigned by the Family Support Program Manager, Chief Program Office, or Chief Executive Officer

• LMSW or PLPC with experience working with populations age 10 – 25 and parents
• Comfortable with virtual/tele‑behavioral health platforms
• Effective organizational and record‑keeping skills
• Dynamic and clear communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge and compassion regarding crisis intervention and suicide prevention

Salary Range: $37+ per billable hour

CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Flexible work from home options available.