Behavioral Counselor in Delmar, Delaware at TidalHealth

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Behavioral Counselor Position Summary

The behavioral counselor is a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals staffing the middle/senior high school wellness center. The team also includes a nurse practitioner/center coordinator, a registered dietitian, an administrative assistant, and a collaborating physician. Patients may be seen in-person or via telehealth. The behavioral counselor will work with a pre-teen and adolescent population, providing behavioral risk assessments, individual and/or group counseling, and crisis intervention with referrals to community resources when additional care is deemed appropriate. They will work as a team member with other Wellness Center staff to provide a holistic approach to care for students and their families in the center.

Behavioral Counselor Position Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for Delaware licensure as clinical social worker (LCSW) or professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical counseling, preferably including adolescent experience.

Behavioral Counselor Work Schedule

• Four working days each week between Monday-Friday
• Work schedule follows the school calendar, i.e. Holidays, in-service days, and Professional Development days
• Enjoy summer vacations off as a 10-month employee

Behavioral Counselor Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more