Therapeutic Support For Families - Behavioral Health

Therapeutic Support for Families (TSF) – Behavioral Health Support

$22–$24/hour based on relevant education and experience
Part-Time Independent Contractor (1099)
Opportunities Throughout Delaware | In-Home & Community-Based
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Required

Turn Your Degree Into Hands-On Behavioral Health Experience

You've earned your degree. Now you're looking for an opportunity to put what you've learned into practice.

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions is seeking bachelor's- and master's-level professionals to provide Therapeutic Support for Families (TSF) services to children, youth, and caregivers throughout Delaware.

This part-time independent-contractor opportunity can be a great fit for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in behavioral health and human services while making a direct difference in the lives of children and families.

What You'll Do

As a TSF professional, you'll work directly with youth and caregivers to provide individualized support based on the needs and treatment goals of each family.

You may:

•  Help youth develop healthy coping, emotional, behavioral, and social skills
• Help caregivers strengthen parenting skills and navigate challenging behaviors and situations
• Model positive behaviors and practical skills in real-life settings
• Follow individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families, clinicians, and other supports
• Connect youth and caregivers with helpful community resources
• Advocate for children and families as they access needed services and supports
• Provide support during transitions and challenging situations
• Collaborate with clinicians, DPBHS, and other professionals involved with the family
• Complete required clinical documentation
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with a licensed mental health professional

Services may be provided individually or with families and may include structured activities in the community that allow youth and caregivers to practice skills in real-life situations.

Essential Skills for Success

You don't need years of professional experience to make an impact in this role. We're looking for people with strong foundational skills who are ready to continue learning and growing.

• Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally with youth, caregivers, clinicians, and community partners
• Relationship Building: Build rapport and trusting relationships with children and families
• Active Listening: Understand individual and family needs while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Problem Solving: Respond thoughtfully to challenging situations and help families identify practical solutions
• Emotional Regulation: Remain calm and professional during stressful or challenging situations
• Collaboration: Work effectively with families, clinicians, and community supports
• Organization & Documentation: Complete accurate documentation and meet required deadlines
• Cultural Responsiveness: Work respectfully and effectively with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds

Knowledge or experience in child development, trauma-informed care, behavioral support, family engagement, de-escalation, crisis intervention, positive parenting strategies, or community resources is helpful.

Who Qualifies?

Candidates must have already earned a bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field.

Graduate students who have already earned a qualifying bachelor's degree may be eligible.

Current undergraduate students who have not yet completed their bachelor's degree are not eligible to begin providing TSF services.

Location, Schedule & Flexibility

Opportunities are available throughout Delaware, with services provided in clients' homes and out in the community based on the individual needs and goals of each child and family.

This is a community-based position and is not remote.

This is a part-time, independent-contractor (1099) opportunity that offers flexibility in scheduling. Contractors and families work together to establish service times that meet the needs of the family while also aligning with the contractor's availability.

Because we primarily serve children and youth, many opportunities naturally occur during after-school and early evening hours during the school year. However, every family is different, and available cases may also include daytime, morning, evening, or weekend hours.

Contractors can consider available cases based on their location, schedule, and availability, allowing them to determine which opportunities may be a good fit.

Hours vary based on client needs and successful client matching and are not guaranteed to be full-time.

This flexibility can make TSF a good opportunity for professionals who are:

Building behavioral health experience after graduation

Attending graduate school after already earning a qualifying bachelor's degree

Exploring a future career in counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral health, or human services

Looking to gain relevant professional experience alongside another role or commitment

What You'll Gain

TSF provides an opportunity to develop real-world experience in:

• Children's behavioral health
• Working directly with youth and caregivers
• Treatment-plan implementation
• Family engagement and support
• Trauma-informed practices
• Behavioral, coping, and social-skill development
• Clinical documentation
• Community-based services
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Connecting families with community resources

You'll also participate in weekly clinical supervision with a licensed mental health professional, providing an opportunity to continue learning and developing professionally.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must:

• Successfully complete required criminal background and Child Abuse Registry checks
• Meet KFS credentialing requirements
• Maintain required driver's license, automobile insurance, vehicle registration, clearances, and other required credentials
• Complete required training in areas such as trauma-informed care, family engagement, child development, mandatory reporting, field safety, professional boundaries, domestic violence, and risk management
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time

Make Your First Experience Count

Getting your degree is an important first step. Building meaningful experience is the next one.

If you've completed your degree and are interested in behavioral health, counseling, social work, psychology, or human services, TSF gives you an opportunity to put your education into practice, continue developing professionally, and make a meaningful difference for children and families in your community.

We'd love to connect and tell you more about the opportunity.