Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Foster Care & Family Support

Salary: $68,000–$75,000

Are you a licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Counselor who wants your work to truly matter? Join a mission-driven team providing trauma-informed mental health services to youth in foster care and the families who support them.

In this role, you’ll deliver home- and community-based counseling services focused on emotional healing, placement stability, and long-term family success. You’ll partner closely with foster families, biological families, child welfare agencies, and internal care teams to support youth through complex life transitions.

What You’ll Do

Provide individual, family, and group counseling to youth involved in the foster care system
Lead family-centered interventions that strengthen relationships and promote stability
Conduct intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and ongoing clinical documentation
Respond to crises and provide on-call or scheduled crisis support as needed
Coordinate care and case management with DCF/child welfare, schools, and community providers
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to guide treatment planning
Deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings

What We’re Looking For

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
Licensed or license-eligible (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT or equivalent)
Experience or strong interest in foster care, child welfare, trauma, or family systems
Ability to work independently in the community and collaborate within a team
Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $68,000–$75,000
Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting foster youth and families
Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical team
Ongoing training and professional development
Benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, CE support, etc.)

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