Job Description

Aspire operates the Family Intensive Treatment Team (FITT) and Dependency Outpatient Treatment Team (DOTT) in partnership with the Department of Children and Families.

As a parent counselor, you will be a driving force in strengthening family units and parental protective capacity as well as:

• Contributing back to stigmatized communities
• Assisting clients who often have little hope, confidence, or positivity towards themselves gain independence from disease
• Advocating for those who often feel alone in their battle(s)
• Working with parents to change the direction of their lives

Summary:

As a Parent Counselor in the FITT/DOTT program at Aspire Health Partners, your job purpose will be to provide a variety of services to assist child welfare-referred clients in obtaining and maintaining stability. This position is essential in helping clients navigate their challenges and aspire to healthier, happier lives.

Responsibilities

• Conducting individual therapy
• Completing applicable assessments
• Coordinating care
• Completing clear and concise documentation
• Attending court hearings
• Providing support, completing trainings, and working within a team-based program to provide excellent, flexible care to our clients.
• The Parenting Counselor is trained in an evidence-based model and completes individual therapy with parenting with our clients, if requested or needed.
• They work alongside the substance misuse treatment counselor to establish family stability.
• All services are completed in-home or in-community and FITT tries to assist in eliminating all barriers to treatment.
• Most importantly, all functions must be completed while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional conduct while adhering to agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in behavioral health sciences, such as Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Ability to receive and maintain a Level II Background clearance
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Registration driver's license record in accordance with the guidelines set by Aspire insurance company
• Strong conflict management skills to facilitate productive discussions.
• Ability to educate clients on mental health topics clearly and compassionately.
• Experience in addiction counseling is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a dedicated team at Aspire Health Partners, we invite you to apply today!

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