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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child and Adolescent Mental Health Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing mental health services to children and adolescents who are experiencing various mental health conditions. This includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best care for our patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health disorders, and therapeutic interventions. They should also have excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with patients and their families, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual and group therapy
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Advocate for the mental health needs of children and adolescents
Requirements
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- Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of practice
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health disorders
- Strong therapeutic and counseling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to ethical practice
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with children and adolescents?
- How do you approach developing a treatment plan?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a crisis situation?
- How do you maintain confidentiality in your practice?
- What strategies do you use to build rapport with patients and their families?