Family Therapist Jobs

Job Title: Child & Family Therapist Company: Fairbanks Community Behavioral Health Center Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: We offer an excellent benefit package to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. 8 paid holidays, a Profit Sharing Plan and a generous Combined Time Off (Paid) package as well as a wellness program. The Child and Family Therapist perform within the Therapeutic Services Program. The duties include: individual, group, and family psychotherapy; crisis intervention; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; maintains case records; provides community education and consultation; serves on-call duty; participates in training and supervision; provides training and supervision of other staff, students, and volunteers as appropriate and assigned.

Job Title: Multi-Systemic Therapist Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. Location: Tallahassee, FL Description: Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a leader for over 40 years in therapeutic programs for at-risk youth is seeking a MST Therapist in Tallahassee, FL. This position will provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices; Conduct MST assessment; identify and engage key participants; develop an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context; Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process; and 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 the MST Analytic Process. Duties * 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. * Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process. * 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 the MST Analytic Process. * Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment. * Assure availability to families 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. * Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. * Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities. * Participate in required training. * Ensure adherence to EYA's Policy and Procedure Manual. Reports any acts, incidents, or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate staff-to-youth/family relationships. * Perform other related duties as required. Position Requirements Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area. Or Bachelor's degree and 2 -3 clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth may also qualify at EYA's discretion. 2 - 3 years applicable full-time work, volunteer or intern experiences, preferably with delinquency population, including individual, group or family counseling. At least two (2) years of in-home service with implementation of interventions within or between systems in client's natural, direct use of pragmatic family therapies, individual therapy using cognitive behavioral techniques, and/or marital therapy.

Job Title: Family Therapist-Masters Level- Pre-School Children (721) - Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: October 27, 2009 FAMILY THERAPIST- MASTERS LEVEL, PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Full Time/Full Benefits Mon-Fri MORRISON CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Hand In Hand -Day Treatment Program To learn more about us, visit www.morrisonkids.org POSITION SUMMARY: Family therapist is responsible for case management and clinical services for up to 12 pre-school children with emotional disturbance and their families including biological, foster and proctor families. Also provide on-going consultation for proctor families. Family Therapists may also provide individual therapy for several pre-school age children as part of their services in the day treatment program. Family therapist will also perform intake duties as assigned by supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree in social services field required. Prefer licensure in applicable field. Minimum two years experience doing family therapy with case management experience, prefer 3-4 years experience. Experience in a day treatment setting preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to stay organized and work under pressure. Experience working with foster families and providing training to others very helpful. Must have empathy skills, and understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and communicate that impact to caregivers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and the community especially DHS and County Care Coordinators. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to provide physical, therapeutic interventions, including restraints of children. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures. Values working in a multicultural/diverse work environment. Openness to feedback and supervision. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and email programs required. Manual dexterity allowing for use of office equipment and performance of office functions (i.e., copying, typing, filing, faxing, telephone use, etc.) Ability to be organized and meet strict paperwork deadlines. Able to work independently & do community liaison work. Ability to regularly attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position. Knowledge of the Wraparound Process. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A criminal history background check is required for all employees working directly with children served by the Morrison or working at a site providing such services. Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment. Provides emergency first-aid, as needed, and maintains a current standard first-aid/CPR certification. Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle, must have and maintain a valid driver?s license for state of residency, personal auto liability coverage, and a driving record permitting coverage under the corporate auto liability policy. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes more than once a week (4 times per month on average) must have and maintain personal auto liability insurance at the $100,000/$300,000 level. **APPLICATION PROCEDURE** Email a cover letter and resume to Register to View and put ?ATTN: FT-HH? in the subject line of your email. This will insure that your email will be directed to the correct hiring manager. Alternative: Fax your cover letter/resume to Morrison Child and Family Services at Register to View ?ATTN: FT-HH? To be considered for this position you must follow this application procedure and you must meet all position qualifications/requirements.

Job Title: Family Support Worker Company: Home Counselors Inc. Location: Augusta, ME Description: Make a Difference... in the Lives of Children & Families Home Counselors Inc seeks a Family Support Worker to work variable hours for our Family Visitation Program.  This position will supervise visits in the greater Augusta area as needed.  Duties include observe, supervise, and document parent/child visits; ensure safety of children during visits, provide parenting techniques/education, etc.  High school graduate or equiv. required as well as understanding of child development.  Competitive salary and generous training provided.  Resume and cover letter to: ATTN: HR, 375 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 or Register to View EOE

Job Title: Family Intervention Specialist- Columbus, MS Company: Youth Villages Location: Columbus, MS Description: Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. Intercept also focuses on reunification of youth who are in a residential treatment or foster home setting.POSITION OVERVIEW:•        Holistic Approach: Counselors provide services to the entire family, rather than just the identified youth. Counselors work with the family hands-on to build trust and align them with treatment. •        Small Caseloads: Counselors are responsible for four to six families.•        Intensive services: Counselors meet with families at least three times weekly and are on call 24/7 Monday-Friday with a rotating weekend on-call schedule.•        Intensive but flexible schedule: Counselors deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.) and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs. •        Individualized Treatment: Counselors design services to meet each individual family's needs; ongoing assessment and review of treatment progress assures individualized service •        Time-limited service: Treatment usually lasts three to six months •        High Levels of Support and Supervision: Counselors meet with supervisors at least three times per week to discuss progress and personal development. Our leadership is always available for backup in difficult situations. All counselors complete a thorough training schedule designed to maximize clinical skill.

Job Title: FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPIST Company: Catholic Charities Maine Location: Caribou, ME Description: Catholic Charities Maine St. Michael's Center in Caribou has a full-time opening for a therapist.  Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a research-based, outcome-driven model that has proven to be highly successful in working with adolescents and their families in their homes, (No on call work required).  CCMSMC provides extensive training directly from FFT, Inc. staff and ongoing weekly and group clinical supervision from a certified FFT Clinical Supervisor.  As the program expands, opportunities for advancement to clinical supervisory positions may become available.  Requirements include an MSW or Master's in a counseling related field and 2 years experience in providing social services to families and/or children; experience may include internships. Conditional or independent licensure (LCSW, LMSW-C, LCPC, etc.) is necessary.  CCMSMC provides an excellent benefit package, including 36 days per year in vacation/sick time, medical, dental, prescription coverage, mileage reimbursement, LTD, STD, and life insurance.  We are a strengths-based agency; as evidenced in our approach with the families we serve and with our staff.   This opening presents an opportunity to join a quality team delivering an effective and innovative Program.  Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Title: IN HOME FAMILY THERAPIST Company: HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES Location: Bristol, VA Description: Highlands Community Services has an opening for an IN HOME FAMILY THERAPIST Bachelor's degree in human services, QMHP, w/ 1 yr related exp. Starting pay: $32,454. Sign on bonus for qualified successful applicant. Please visit our website at www.highlands csb.org for a description of duties, listing of other positions, and/or to apply. You may email resume to nedwards Register to View org, or fax to Register to View . EOEAs Posted in the Bristol Herald Courier

Job Title: Bilingual Family Advocate - Company: Location: Santa Barbara, CA Description: Bilingual Family Advocate- Family Service Agency is hiring for a Bilingual Family Advocate to work at the Harding Early Years Program. This is F/T (37.5) position with benefits. Bilingual in Sp/Eng required. An Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Education with coursework in early childhood education preferred. Two years work experience in elementary schools or childhood settings preferred. Must have case management experience working with families with diverse needs and backgrounds. Basic Duties: ? Provide assessment, case management, advocacy, follow-up, data- tracking, and support to children and families in the home, school, and community. ? Link children and families to community and medical resources. ? Administer the Ages & Stages Developmental Screening tool to identify developmental delays in children 0-5 and provide appropriate referrals when necessary. ? Collaborate with other agencies, partners, and community based organizations. ? Maintain confidential documentation and case records in compliance with HIPPA and agency expectations. Please email resume to Register to View , fax Register to View or mail to FSA, 123 W. Gutierrez, SB, 93101, attn: HR. EOE

Job Title: Family Therapist Company: Youth & Family Services, Inc. Location: Skowhegan, ME Description:  Youth & Family Services, Inc has a current opening in our home-based counseling services.  We are seeking a Master's level Family Therapist to provide team delivered therapy in Somerset & Kennebec counties.  Individual knowledge and experience in structural systems concepts and brief treatment preferred.  Experience working with substance abuse is helpful. We offer a competitive salary, LCSW supervision, travel reimbursement, fringe benefit, generous vacation/sick leave packages and an excellent training program.  License eligible graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until postion is filled.

Job Title: Family Advocate Company: Johnson City Medical Center Location: Johnson City, TN Description: PayGrade: 60Scope of PositionThe Advocate serves as the key communication person between patients, families, hospital guests, healthcare providers and the hospital's professional staff. The Advocate works with a diverse population from various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds, including children and the aged, offering compassionate assistance. Since the Advocate frequently experiences ambiguous and uncertain situations, responds to all code blues and patient deaths, the Advocate must posses strong stress management techniques along with crisis intervention skills and a courteous, positive attitude that reflects a genuine concern for patients, families and visitors. The Advocate must be able to address awkward situations with tact and diplomacy. They investigate, resolve, document and report organization specific patient and visitor complaints to administration and staff and provide intervention in and resolution of a patient or visitor complaint or concern before the patient is discharged from the facility. The Advocate also responds to suggestions and compliments submitted by patients and visitors and also provides positive reinforcement to involved staff. This position facilitates open communication consistent with improving the level of customer satisfaction while striving to identify and promote continuous quality improvements. Good patient/visitor rapport is an essential element of what is now one of MSHA's primary goals - quality 'patient centered care'. One element which is critical to patient centered care for this position is the 'Be Our Guest' program for all out-of-town families, ensuring needs are met with accommodations as well as information regarding the Tri-Citites area. The Advocate contacts the Red Cross for military personnel as well as prison administration when the need arises for an incarcerated individual to be with a hospitalized family member. The Advocate must also be knowledgeable and able to communicate the 'rights and responsibilities' of the patient and provide direction to appropriate personnel regarding advance directives such as living wills and medical power of attorney. The Advocate networks resources in the form of phone calls and meal vouchers for family members and cab rides for patients when a need is apparent. The Advocate also offers referrals to other departments such as Social Work, Home Health, Health Insurance and translators via the AT&T translation line. The Advocate provides vital emotional support to families and connects them with a hospital chaplain or other pastoral care if so desired. The Advocate also provides orientation for families in several departments. These may include Adult Intensive Care, Same Day Surgery, General Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Cath Lab and the Emergency Department. The Advocate explains to patients and families processes critical to that department and keeps families updated with vital information regarding their patient's surgery, condition and any procedures scheduled for the patient. The Advocate keeps supplies stocked in these areas that provide much needed comfort for families.The Advocate must be a team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision and apply a team approach to obtain resolutions to issues that would accomplish the goals of leadership. The Advocate will promote hospital policy on cleanliness and infection control. The Advocate will demonstrate initiative, cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness to enhance patient and family care.Education ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a field with emphasis in psychology, sociology, interpersonal relations or health-related field.Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Training/experience in health care preferred. Crisis training and CPR certification preferred. Exceptional communication and public relations skills. Basic computer knowledge including word processing and spreadsheets.Physical RequirementsPhysical demands are greater than moderate and may require walking or standing for long periods of time. Requires close mental, visual and auditory attention in all aspects of job duties. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, staff (medical, clerical, et al.), as well as family members and guests.