Child & Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. We have been helping kids and healing families since 1973. Our services include parent education classes, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and Nurse-Family Partnership Program!

Job Summary

The Child & Family Therapist is responsible for clinically evaluating and assessing situations of culturally diverse families. In addition, providing group and/or individual therapy, either in the client's home or at the agency depending on program and/or assignment. The Therapist will maintain clinical files, complete required progress reports, and will work cooperatively with school programs, referral agencies, and other outside resources.

Essential Duties

• Conducts thorough and ongoing child/family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program specific protocol.
• Assists clients in securing a variety of social services.
• Provides complete documentation and reporting of all client services in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organization requirements. This includes timely submittal of notes.
• Provides effective crisis management, to include following the program triage protocol and treatment methods, responding in a timely manner, providing for follow-up care, assessing and providing appropriate responses, and handling the situation calmly.
• Engages the child/family using fluidity techniques for taking position of different family members as needed.
• Builds rapport and credibility simultaneously with varying members/age groups. Relates to variety of individuals with warmth, empathy, acceptance, and humor.
• Develops and implements successful intervention techniques, including identifying the treatment method, establishing treatment plans that identify problems, goals, and measurable objectives that are achievable in a reasonable time frame, interventions/strategies that address the assessment issues, and maintains timely progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives.
• Plans for client treatment discharge/termination including establishing treatment plans that addresses projected length of care and discharge criteria, helping the family plan and prepare for discharge needs, maintaining progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives. Makes follow-up referral as needed.
• Conducts educational activities to promote client understanding of treatment issues, including medication, diagnosis, parenting skills.
• Interfaces with DCS regarding child well-being, family stability, and case planning.
• Testifies in Juvenile Court as to case services and recommendations for holistic family outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.
• Must meet organization productivity targets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or a 60 unit graduate degree in an equivalent program of study.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations or agencies.
• Bilingual preferred.
• CPR/ First Aid certification required.
• Must be able to meet training and organization requirements for the position.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the organization's automobile policy.

Our Mission

Casa de los Niños promotes child well-being and family stability in our community. We place top priority on hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families within our community. More information about us and our current job openings is available at Casa de los Niños is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Casa de los Niños is committed to achieving a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive organization, where people thrive by being themselves, and are inspired to do their best work every day.