What is this job?The Counselor will provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; develop/implement Individual Treatment and Transition/Discharge Plans; maintain current and accurate case documentation; conduct clinical assessments; complete activity and performance reports.Do I get a sign-on bonus?Yes! BCC is offering you a $2,000 sign-on bonus if you can provide full-time (40 hours/week) availability.What is this company? Board of who?Board of Child Care (BCC) is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.What does this job do specifically?Essential Functions:Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to children, adolescents, and their families.Learn and implement evidence-based practices selected by the organization, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing supervision, consultation, and/or continuing education, committing to the delivery of the practice as expected by BCC, following practice guidelines with fidelity, and engaging in fidelity monitoring.Provide effective management of assigned cases which includes but is not limited to developing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans, and collaborating in transition/discharge planning.Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, including consultation with the providing psychiatrist regarding client needs and interventions, and working collaboratively with Case Managers, Unit Supervisors, and other program staff under the guidance of the Care Team Coordinator.Evaluate the child's/youth's/family's progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and transition/discharge plan goals that are individualized, have strengths and service needs clearly identified, and are developed in behaviorally measurable terms.Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by child/youth and parents/guardians.Provide clinical services that are trauma-informed and aligned with BCC's purpose and values.Coordinate with the Board of Child Care staff members and community resources to address clients' service needs.Maintain effective working relationships with families, children/youth, colleagues, consultants, and community agencies.Create Guidance Plans for the living environment with input from the care team and act as a consultant to the care team, family, and school regarding clinical and behavioral presentations and interventions.Use Guidance Plans to create 1-1 supervision forms for direct care staff and monitor staff in the delivery of those services.Complete required documentation and reports within the defined timelines.Ensure assigned case records meet documentation standards.Engage in the peer-review process.Record and submit billing data within the defined timelines.Promote child/youth/family understanding of available Board of Child Care and community resources and facilitate referrals as appropriate.Participate in biweekly clinical team meetings, weekly care team meetings, departmental and program-specific interdisciplinary team meetings, as well as ITP and IEP meetings as appropriate.Act as Therapist on Call on a rotating basis, or maintain a schedule that includes a weekend shift to provide family engagement activities.Required Education and Experience:Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University.Current LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, or LCPAT Maryland State License.Fluent in SpanishPreferred Education and Experience:Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families.At least one year of post-graduate experience.Current LCSW-C or LCPC Maryland State License.What are my next steps?Drug screen and background check required.Take Action! Our kids need YOUR help. Click Apply!The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.#zip