Family Therapist Jobs

Job Title: Family Therapist Company: Community Connections Location: Fayetteville, NC Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: Intensive In-Home Services or Outpatient Therapist Responsibilities include: • Serve as the Team Leader on the Intensive In-Home Services team. • Provide Family and Individual Therapy based on cognitive behavioral, problem solving and solution focused oriented model that encourages the development of linkages with natural helping networks and community resources, addresses anger management techniques, and teaches appropriate communication skills • Development , implement and monitoring of the Person Centered Plan which guides the services • Person Centered planning meetings and meetings for Person Centered Plan development, updates or revisions. • Crisis response and intervention available on 24/7/365 to clients • Provide Individual supervision and Group Consultation to team members • Family- focused services that consider the entire family's needs, and are delivered primarily in the family's home. • Provide parenting skills training and help the family build skills to increase their ability to deal with the youth’s mental health diagnosis; • Defuse the current crisis, evaluate its nature, and intervene to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence; • Ensure linkage to needed community resources and services; • Education and training of caregivers and direct individual activities • Support on-going treatment and functional gain • Daily and community living skills • Behavior and anger management techniques • Symptom monitoring and self management of symptoms • Delivery of service focuses on preventive, developmental and therapeutic • Services are focused on assisting clients in preventing, overcoming, managing functional deficits in school, home and community. • Assist the primary caregiver and family in acquiring skills needed to assist the client in all functional domains • Teach appropriate parenting skills, such as use of praise and other reinforcing consequences; prompting procedures; contingency contracting procedures; ignoring; response cost; time out antecedent-behavior consequent model for analyzing behavior. In addition, alternatives to corporal punishment and neglect, which encourages a no-hit policy, age appropriate expectations, parent as a role model, choices and consequences, display of greater parent/child affection and trust, in home interventionist as a role model, stress management techniques, and interpersonal communication skills. • To assist in the development and/or maintenance of appropriate behavioral self control by providing monitoring and support of the client in his/her home or other places in the community during periods of symptom exacerbation or when functional problems interfere role functioning. • To assist in the development and/or maintenance of skills, behavior, and responsibilities as outlined in the service plan needed to function successfully, with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence, in the family, school, and community. REQUIREMENTS: • Be available to work with the client and family weekly and have the ability to deliver services in various environments, but mainly in the home. • 24/7 on call availability (on-call rotation). Response either telephonically or face to face. Face to face within 2 hours. • Attend and provide at least one or more hours of direct supervision each month and complete the required 20 hours of training within 90 days of hire. • Document direct service delivery according to Medicaid and CCHS standards • Provide supervision to team. Group consultation on a weekly basis and individual supervision monthly. QUALIFICATIONS: • Masters Degree in a human service field and must be at least provisionally licensed. Full Licensure Status preferred (LCSW, LPC or Ph. D.) • Two or more years experience in the delivery of mental health treatment to children and/or adolescents preferred. • Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Title: Family Therapist Company: Klamath Youth Development Center Location: Klamath Falls , OR Description: Klamath Youth Development Center, an innovative, expanding, private child and family mental health clinic located in beautiful Southern Oregon is seeking family therapists to join our staff. Successful candidates must have an MS, MSW, or PhD in a mental health discipline, and be well versed in child development, wraparound services, and family, individual and group treatment. Experience working with a multidisciplinary team, and excellent verbal and writing skills are a must. Oregon licensure or eligibility is preferred. Bilingual skills in Spanish required. Salary DOE. Excellent benefit package. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Wonderful outdoor recreation area, lots of sunshine.

Job Title: Family Advocate Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Location: Fort Knox, KY Description: Key Role:Identify trends and work with SOS leadership to propose new approaches to support survivors in the new SOS structure. Work with SOS an policy analyst, case manager, QA analyst, and Army leadership to mitigate and address survivor concerns and improve overall program. Act as a liaison between survivors, key agencies, and stakeholders. Collaborate with survivor organizations and sponsor survivor meetings or events.

Job Title: Child/Family Advocate (CFA) Company: Location: Waco, TX Description: Bachelor's Degree in field related to social work or Social Services Certification; Two years experience in social service work or adult education. Experience in record keeping. Knowledge of community resources. Must have interest in and concern for low-income families and their children and their development. Computer literacy, (Word processing, database and spread sheets, INTERNET and e-mail use required) Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aide certification within 60 days from date of hire. Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to emergency or crisis situations. Ability to maintain records on a computer system or willing to learn. Availability to work evenings and weekends and attend out of county training when requested. Valid drivers license and access to a privately owned vehicle with seat restraints and liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities. Frequent driving for home visits sometimes in outlying centers or to assist parents with transportation needs. Good verbal and written communication skills. NO prior convictions of child abuse/neglect. Must pass pre-employment physical and have current TB skin test/chest x-ray with negative results. Ability to lift in excess of 35 lbs. Must have current enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry and FBI background clearance.Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: ---Maximum Pay: ---Additional Pay Details: ---Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: Days (First)Additional Workweek Details: ---Benefits: ---Veterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No

Job Title: Family Advocate Company: Olympic Educational Service District 114 Location: Port Orchard, WA Description: Job Summary: Work as part of the program and the site’s direct services team in developing partnerships with families by ensuring full enrollment, providing support, facilitating parent involvement activities, and training for Head Start/ECEAP families. Essential Job Functions: 1. Ensure site is fully enrolled. 2. Work in partnership with Health Advocates to ensure family needs are addressed and provided with follow up throughout the year. 3. Work with families to develop a partnership, assist family with goals, and encourage further understanding of their child's development. 4. Participate in all family staffings, center staff meetings, and direct services team meetings. 5. Plan and participate in scheduled family visits and other frequent contacts with families. 6. Work as part of a Direct Service Team to respond to families' emergent needs. 7. Encourage and support parent involvement and leadership in the classroom, program, and the community. 8. Provide referrals to appropriate community resources and monitor and track needed follow-up and referral outcomes. 9. Maintain up to date family records in a confidential manner. 10. Work in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing center activities and parent enrichment activities. 11. Complete reports and maintain required documentation of services provided. 12. Provide support and guidance to Policy Council members and at meetings if applicable. 13. Enter data into Promis database. 14. Participate in supervision, meetings, and professional trainings as required. Other Job Functions: 1. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: 1. AA degree in Social or Human Services or other related field. 2. Knowledge of local community resources and experience with referring to community resources. 3. Two years experience (paid or volunteer) working with low income families. 4. Experience working with families from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities: 1. Good human relations and interpersonal skills. 2. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 3. Availability to greet parents at the beginning and ending of class time at centers. 4. Experience working as a team in providing services. 5. Parenting education and group facilitation skills. 6. Knowledge of needs of families with preschool age children. 7. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 8. Availability of reliable transportation. Required Licenses and/or Certifications: 1. Washington State driver’s license Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions: · Significant: talking, hearing, vision, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone, looking at computer monitor · Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, use of fax machine/calculator, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, moderate noise levels · Occasional: driving, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, exposure to blood/bodily fluids/toxic chemicals, very quiet noise levels TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED. Please visit our website at www.oesd.wednet.edu to view a list of current openings and to download an application packet. You can mail your completed application to: Attn Personnel, Olympic ESD 114, 105 National Ave N. , Bremerton , WA 98312 . You may also fax your application to Register to View . This position is Open Until Filled and screens on March 29, 2010. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number0910-29. Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

Job Title: Early Head Start Family Advocate/Support & Home Visiting Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Provides support services to Evanston Early Head Start (EEHS) enrolled families. The Family Advocate (FA) will establish close relationships with Early Head Start families, child care teachers, program managers and administrative staff. . The FA will provide educational opportunities, and provide referrals and support. The FA will coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings and EEHS family events. Home visits will be conducted with all families. Education and Experience > Associates Degree or equivalent preferred. Experience working with infants and toddlers, and/or families and some previous case management preferred. Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage and prioritize duties are necessary to be successful in this position. Bilingual Russian/English and males are preferred. Working Hours > The Family Advocate is a full-time (40 Hours per week), full year position. Work hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. Applicants must be able to work some evenings hours for monthly meetings, family events and parent groups. Must have valid Driver?s License and insured vehicle. Salary Range > (Salary will be based on education, training and previous related work experience) > PLEASE FAX RESUMES TO Register to View > Attn: Marneshia S. Hiner > Or via e-mail: > Register to View

Job Title: Family Support Worker, Schenectady (1349) Company: Parsons Child and Family Center Location: Schenectady, NY Description: Parsons, the area’s largest child and family service agency, is dedicated to helping families and their children succeed. Parsons believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn and grow in a loving, caring environment. We are seeking a Family Support Worker to provide in-home support services for families and children in Schenectady County. Specific duties include the following: Work with DSS caseworkers to identify service needs of at-risk families Conduct home visits to families to engage them to obtain needed services Support families to obtain services by making referrals, providing transportation, and accompanying them to appointments (medical, schools, DSS, etc.) Maintain good working relationships with DSS caseworkers Complete progress notes or other case record notes in a timely mannerExperience required A.A. preferred; Knowledge of community services in Schenectady County required Experience required in working to support families to obtain services Valid NY driver’s license and vehicle; ability to work flexible hours Join Parsons and become a part of helping children and families succeed! Parsons is an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/D/V We are Parsons Child and Family Center, the area's largest multi-services agency in Upstate New York dedicated to helping families and their children. Parsons provides services which enable children and families to reach their potential, always respecting the dignity of every individual, the importance of family, and enduring relationships. If you are motivated by new opportunities and seek a stimulating and rewarding career, we invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals who are dedicated to helping children and families.

Job Title: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Family Therapist Company: Location: Denver, CO Description: PASSIONATE ABOUT PRESERVING FAMILIES WITH DELINQUENT YOUTH? Savio, a private, non-profit agency, seeks full-time Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) family therapists to join our Co. Springs team providing intensive in-home services to families of youth 12-18 years old. POSITION?S PRIMARY FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE: To provide family preservation or family reunification services to referred families utilizing the Mulitsystemic Therapy (MST) model. Summary of Responsibilities: · Provide community based treatment for youth and family with complex clinical, social, and educational problems and sexual behaviors. Services are delivered in the home, neighborhoods, schools, and communities. · Emphasis is on promoting behavioral change in the youth?s natural environment. · Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. · Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. · Family interventions seek to promote the parent?s capacity to monitor and discipline the adolescent. · Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the 9 MST Principles and MST Analytic Process. · Collaborate with all relevant systems (i.e., school, courts, probation, etc.) and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment. · Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices · Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities. Savio offers a fun and challenging work environment, an opportunity to practice leading-edge treatment modalities, competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: 10 Paid Holidays Medical and Dental Insurance Paid Sick and Vacation Time after six months Employer-Funded Retirement Plan Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) REQUIRED ($2000. signing bonus available) Bachelor's of Social Work or related human services degree. Master's preferred If not licensed, must be registered in the Colorado Unlicensed Psychotherapy Database Bi-lingual English/Spanish REQUIRED. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a full criminal background check and have a current valid driver's license with a good motor vehicle record. www.saviohouse.org Savio is an equal opportunity employer

Job Title: Early Head Start Family Advocate - bilingual Company: Lincoln Action Program  Location: Lincoln, NE Description: GENERAL Working directly with eitherSpanish or Arabic/Kurdish speaking low income families targeting pregnant women and children age prenatal to three years in either the home or child care settings. Support the families growth in parenting, child development, health, nutrition, education, and success in the workplace. EXPERIENCE Minimum of an Associates Degree in Human Development, Child Development or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirement. Experience working directly with families, infants, toddlers and/or teens preferred. REQUIRED Ability to work well and integrate services with families and young children. Must be fluent in Spanish, Arabic, or Kurdish as well as English. Excellent communication skills including both verbal and writing skills. Valid Nebraska Driver’s License and good driving record as these positions may require driving to provide outreach services in Lancaster County. Due to driving requirement must be at least 21 years old. Must be sensitive to barriers that families living in poverty experience. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Family Support Worker Company: Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Location: Washington, DC Description: The Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. (FSFSC) is seeking Family Support Workers to work in our Barry Farms Office located in the Anacostia section of the District of Columbia. PURPOSE: The Family Support Worker conducts home visits, documents interactions between children and family members during visits, reports issues, concerns and/or questions to the Program Coordinator. The incumbent also identifies and coordinates referrals on a wide variety of community-based resources and services for families, provides administrative functions which include but is not limited to: case planning/management, filing various materials for inclusion into client records; producing a variety of reports and documents and completing necessary forms. The incumbent may work on the Men and Boys/FEED team. You may be required to work evenings and/or weekend hours to accommodate the needs of program participants.