Therapist

Make a bigger difference

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct assessment including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, identify strengths and weaknesses and collaboratively develop goals.
• Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Provide services exclusively or primarily within the client’s home and community. 
• Adhere to the fidelity of the model.  Work within the model’s structure, regarding length of treatment, case contacts, interventions, supervision, and documentation.
• Participate in consultations with the model developer. Audio/video record sessions for training and supervision purposes.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record including progress notes of treatment efforts and Family Services Assessment Plans, enter data into PROMIS; prepare reports to Probation if required  
• Participate in all Trauma Systems Therapy training scheduled by TST.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Trauma based theory and application
• Social ecological theory and application
• Behavioral therapies theory and knowledge
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy, pragmatic family therapies theory and application
• Social skills assessment and intervention and child development research and its application in treatment

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related subject area.
• Licensed LMSW or LCSW preferred not required     

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:

• Agreement to work a flexible schedule, comfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherence.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Direct use of pragmatic family therapies
• Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
• Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

 We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.