Counselor II-Therapeutic Residence
Children and Families First Delaware Inc·Seaford, Delaware
Children and Families First Delaware Inc·Seaford, Delaware
The Therapist leads therapeutic and child welfare case management for youth in a residential program, providing short-term interventions and safety planning. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical support during mental health crises.
Description Seaford House Therapeutic Residence for Foster Care Youth is seeking a Therapist
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and program oversight of the Program Manager, the Therapist leads the therapeutic and child welfare case management services for a caseload of youth placed in the residential program.
The Therapist works collaboratively with program leadership, case management staff, residential staff, external providers, DFS, families, and other members of the youth’s service team to support safe, trauma-informed, clinically appropriate, and high-quality services.
This position maintains a caseload and provides short-term therapeutic intervention, child welfare case management, safety planning, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Due to the nature of residential services, this position is a site-based, in-person role and the work schedule for this position may vary based on program needs and is not limited to traditional business hours.
On-site evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities will be required to support youth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains a caseload of approximately 8-12 youth and provides direct child welfare case management services.
Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services to adolescents.
Develops, monitors, and supports implementation of Child Plans and related care coordination activities.
Leads or participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment reviews, case planning meetings, and other service coordination meetings as assigned.
Provides short-term individual and group or therapeutic intervention to youth as appropriate.
Participates in the on-call clinical schedule.
Provides clinical consultation and support during youth crises, including mental health crisis assessment, safety planning, coordination of additional services, and support to staff regarding appropriate clinical intervention.
Participates in quarterly case record reviews.
Maintains agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, productivity, and professional documentation.
Participates in agency meetings, committees, professional meetings, and community activities as assigned or approved.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related degree with clinical work experience, required.
Current Delaware mental health license, preferred; license eligibility, required.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401 (k) Plan with matching Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay Tuition Assistance Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Perks Plus Wellness benefits
Apply by the end of the business day on July 30, 2026.
A Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field with clinical experience is required. Candidates must be eligible for a Delaware mental health license and possess a valid driver's license.
Market context
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Child Welfare Case Worker
Child Welfare Case Worker
Child Welfare Case Worker
