JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Program Manager, the role of the Parenting Of Adolescents Family Therapist is to provide in-home therapy, utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Parenting Program models, to adolescents and caregivers involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the Juvenile Justice and Child Protective Service systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides therapy to youth and their families utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy, Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Parenting Program models
Meets with families 1 to 3 times per week in the home, office and community
Supports families in court, school meetings and with prosocial youth activities
Administers and collects pre and post-test measures
Completes exams; writes weekly summaries and session plans; videotapes sessions according to model fidelity
Participates in weekly group and individual supervision
Attends community events and meetings as needed
Facilitates groups for teens and families when provided
All other tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum degree: Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Counseling
Either Provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A))
Certified or willing to become certified in the Multidimensional Family Therapy model, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Must have reliable transportation for regular home and community visits
Experience working with families and youth
Highly effective organizational and time management skills
Strong adherence to model fidelity
SALARY RANGE: $42,900 -$57,900