Program Therapist-Kerrville
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listing for:
Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work Shift:
Monday
- Friday 8:30am-5:30pm (Follow school requirements).
Apply at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Join our team at Children’s Bereavement of South Texas and participate in truly meaningful work and help us make a difference. Our team is made up of talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds. As we grow, there is always a need for individuals to join us in our mission to heal hearts in our community. Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas was founded as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving children affected by the loss of a loved one.
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Job Summary The program therapist plays a crucial role in providing compassionate support services to children and families experiencing grief and loss. The program therapist provides individual, short-term, trauma-informed counseling services for children and families in an office-based setting. The program therapist will also be responsible for coordinating and providing school-based program bereavement services to students in their assigned districts. A company laptop will be provided by CBCST to allow for completion of assigned administrative duties and work-related projects.
The position will require travel within assigned districts. The position of Program Therapist is a grant funded position and is dependent on the needs expressed by districts and agencies partnered with CBCST.
Essential Functions/Performance Requirements School Based Responsibilities
Provides individual, short term (8-12 sessions) bereavement counseling for children and families utilizing Trauma and Grief Component Therapy or Play Therapy.Conducts biopsychosocial and in person assessments.Develops and implements treatment plan for client based on clinical assessment.Conduct support groups following prepared curriculum in an age-appropriate manner consistent with trauma informed approach.Administers required assessments, pre-group screeners, and post-group screeners for students participating in grief support groups.Enter assessments into appropriate databases.Provide crisis management response and collaborates with school personnel to report any concerns related to students reporting abuse, or intent to harm self or others, in accordance with state reporting guidelines and district protocols.Provide parent training and outreach as requested by district.Provide professional development training for district staff in conjunction with Hill Country Program Director.Maintain professional, collaborative relationships with all district personnel and other collaborative partners.Attend weekly team meetings with the Hill Country Program Director.Office Based Responsibilities
Provides individual, short term (8-12 sessions) bereavement counseling for children and families utilizing Trauma and Grief Component Therapy or Play Therapy.Conducts biopsychosocial and in person assessments.Develops and implements treatment plan for client based on clinical assessment.Maintains a caseload of 15 sessions per week.Prepares progress notes and treatment plan in the client’s record within 48 hours of service.Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards and in accordance with CBCST guidelines.Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to emergent client needs as needed.Provides on-site crisis intervention for clients and families in acute distress.Adheres to mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse as mandated by Texas law, ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and in accordance with CBCST guidelines.Adheres to ethical standards as outlined by the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics.Reports any concerns related to client’s wellbeing, safety and/or intent to harm self or others as mandated by Texas law and in accordance with CBCST guidelines.Additional Responsibilities
Depending on organizational needs and counselor availability, they may provide additional support facilitating grief support groups and grief camps as requested by the Program Director – Hill Country.Participates in awareness/education presentations and events as needed.May assist in educating and…
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