Behavioral Health Counselor
Behavioral Health Counselor
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07-04-2025
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07-04-2025
Job Description
Behavioral Health Scientist/Counselor
Marfa Texas (Big Bend area)
Must be a US citizen
@Orchard LLC is seeking compassionate and experiencedIndependently LicensedBehavioral Health Counselorsto join our clients team supporting a federal client inBig Bend Texas.This role is open toUS Citizens ONLY.In this role you will be responsible for conducting initial assessments and mental health evaluations for unaccompanied minors.This is a position supporting unaccompanied minors which means that you may spend time working with several diverse types of clients. In this role you will observe the physical environment individual interactions and verbal and nonverbal cues related to assessing child wellbeing concerns to ensure appropriate interactions between facility staff and children. You will also work with them to identify opportunities for progress help them build healthier coping mechanisms and develop strategies that they can use to improve their lives.
To be successful in this role you will need to have excellent communication skills. Additionally you will need to have a strong understanding of the distinct types of issues that these minors may be facing their causes and how they can best be resolved. If you believe that you possess the qualifications necessary to excel in this role we would love to see your resume.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assistunaccompanied minors in defining the problems that they are facing
- Conduct focused assessments for individuals to screen for symptoms conduct a formal behavioral status exam todeterminethe need for crisis intervention related to human trafficking and similar trauma issues
- Apply knowledge of the best practices for treating a variety of problems that clients may be experiencing
- Crisis counseling as needed
- Proactively engage with children to support their wellbeing including identifying children in distress or at risk of distress
- Use information gained from assessments tocoordinate immediate interventions and case management activities as necessary to support a childs wellbeing
- Provide focused intervention foridentifiedhigherrisk minors
- Provide brief ongoing education during and provide facility staff requested tools to respond to specific situations with children highlight success stories and provide other insights into culturally sensitive care
- Educate clients on the problems they are facing and help them to develop healthier coping methods
- Maintain detailed notesand shift reports
- Other duties as assigned in support of the program
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Masters degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
- Candidates must hold an independentlevel counseling license in the state of Texas.
- Typical licenses include LCSW LMFT and LMHC.
- Must successfully pass all pertinent andrequiredbackground checks drug screens and child abuse and neglect checks
- Excellent interpersonal skills andhigh standardsof professionalism and confidentiality
- Working knowledge of state federal and local laws and resources
- Ability to understand apply andmaintainprofessional standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word Excel Access PowerPoint and Outlook
- Highly developed written oral and presentation communication skills
- Bilingual highly preferred primarily Spanish
Employment Type
Full-Time
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