Child & Family Therapist, In - Home Services Program - Bilingual & Non - Bilingual Posit's Available

Job Summary

Job Description

CHILD & FAMILY THERAPIST

IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAM - FAMILY PRESERVATION / REUNIFICATION

Bilingual and Non-Bilingual Positions Available

Southwest Human Development and the In-Home Services program are pleased to offer employment opportunities for child and family therapists.  We are actively seeking well-trained and skilled therapists (bilingual preferred) to become part of our team.

Position Description

Our In-Home Services program provides intensive, supportive in-home services for families referred by the Department of Child Safety due to allegations of child abuse or neglect. Our goals are to preserve and reunify families and keep children safely in the home with their families whenever possible.  Each family is assigned a team consisting of a Family Counselor (therapist) and Family Support Specialist who work closely together to address families’ needs, visiting families several times per week in their homes.  Services are provided throughout Maricopa County.

Together, the team provides nurturing parenting skills training and child development education with an emphasis on bonding and attachment, home and life management skills, and linkage to community resources while continually assessing for safety. Our therapists provide individual, couple, child or family therapy to address a wide variety of issues which impact child and family well-being - including trauma, substance use, mental health, parent-child relationships, coping skills, communication skills, etc.  In-Home therapists complete comprehensive assessments, develop service plans, use evidence-based therapeutic interventions as well as assist in care coordination and aftercare planning.  Services are brief (up to 120 days) and are therefore, intensive.

Candidates for this position would have the opportunity to receive clinical supervision and accrue hours towards independent licensure.

Position is offered full-time with an excellent benefits package as noted below.  Southwest Human Development is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree - Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field - and - Licensed or license eligible by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Preferred experience - working with children (all ages) and families in the Arizona child welfare system; working with children and families who have experienced trauma; working in home visiting programs; working with economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse populations.
• Preferred knowledge - trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic interventions and modalities; child and adolescent development; parenting skills; and community resources.
• Must work well within a team, including multidisciplinary teamwork (child welfare, mental health, nursing/medical, juvenile/adult justice system); must possess excellent organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.); must have reliable transportation for home visiting and flexibility in scheduling (some evening and weekend work depending on clients’ schedules).
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card without restrictions preferred - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card without restrictions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

Thank you for considering our opportunity, we hope to receive your resume.

BENEFITS

Southwest Human Development offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employment, to include:

• Health Insurance (provided at no cost to the employee)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holiday
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Supportive, relationship-based supervision model

Job ID: 238405314