Family & Children's Service
Birth Parent Counselor
Family & Children's Service
Job Summary
The Birth Parent Counselor will provide a continuum of services to birth parents including prevention, education, support linkage, and individual and family counseling.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned.
- Attend and facilitate support groups for birth parents in identified regions
- Educate birth parents on current clinical insights into grief and loss.
- Participate in all community meetings that are pertinent to the clients being served, e.g. M-Team, court hearings, etc.
- Provide case management services to clients by providing referrals to community resources, advocacy, and assessment of family strengths, needs, and risk factors
- Identify additional sources of assistance or connections for the individual/family and make appropriate referrals
- Attend CFTMs and maintain regular communication with DCS personnel as warranted
- Clinically assess needs of the individual and family
- Provide and coordinate services to individuals and families by, among other things, contacting the family by telephone within 24 business hours of being assigned a new case and scheduling a session at the earliest convenience for the client
- Provide individual and family counseling at identified program locations
- Utilize evidence-based, trauma informed treatment models/ approaches that are relevant and appropriate for this client population
- Responsible for the timely submission of documentation into program database within operational guidelines
- Assist in the marketing of the Birth Families Grief and Loss Program through participation in presentations, trainings, meetings, or providing case consultation to DC.
- Engage in individual and group professional development activities
- Adhere to agency policy regarding ethical and professional code of conduct
- Regular and ongoing participation in various conference calls.
- Regular attendance and reliable transportation required.
Qualifications
This position requires a Master’s Degree in Mental Health (MHC), Professional Counseling (PC), Social Work (MSSW), or equivalent with 2-3 years of direct experience working with families and children. Licensed or license eligible preferred.
Additional Information
Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and paid vacation and sick leave.
How to Apply
Submit resume to:
Email to hrdept@fcsnashville.org OR
Fax to 615-866-5122 OR
Mail to 2400 Clifton Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
Details
- Date Posted: January 27, 2020
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Social / Human Services