DePelchin Children’s Center·San Antonio, Texas
The Mental Health Counselor provides therapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group therapy, to children and families. They are responsible for assessing clients, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate electronic records.
The Mental Health Counselor will provide a range of social work and therapeutic services to children and their families which enable them to deal with problems identified. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic interventions for clients and families in the assigned area. Primary responsibilities include providing individual, family and group therapy per diagnostic assessment and individualized treatment plan, coordinating treatment with referral resources and other professionals, maintaining client records, and meeting productivity expectations. Sessions could be in-person at the Family Resource Center, virtual or home-based in Bexar County.
Master’s in social work or related human services field. Fully licensed as an LMSW; or Provisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate. Passed licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate. Employment is contingent upon obtaining full/provisional licensure within 90 days of hire.
Entry level with one year's experience. Fluent in Spanish. English Required. One (1) year experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites. Must be able to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Ability to related well to children and families in crisis. Comfortable with complexity, advocacy, and mediation. Strong ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good paperwork and organizational skills. Ability to submit all documentation electronically and in office timely. Work Conditions: Environment: Home-based office, Family Resource Center, Homes, Virtual Range of Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Travel: Frequent, Bexar County - Reliable personal transportation, valid Texas Driver License and current auto insurance required. Mileage reimbursed. DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related human services field and possess a valid LMSW, LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate license. One year of experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare is preferred.
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Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
