Child And Family Therapist

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Professional development opportunities

Licensure supervision with salary rise

Flexible schedules and generous time‑o

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking a Child and Family Therapist to coordinate and provide mental health treatment for children in our crisis care program. This on-site role emphasizes family voice, adherence to Oregon licensure requirements, and supervision under licensed practitioners.

The position supports licensure progression with supervision and a strong interdisciplinary team. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling psychology, child and family therapy or art therapy from an accredited college or university that meets the requirement for Oregon licensure in clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.
• Eligibility for relevant clinical licensure in the State of Oregon.
• Proven ability to provide Individual and Family Therapy.
• Specialized knowledge and skills to provide appropriate clinical services based on the age, growth, development, and culture of children served.
• Proven ability to facilitate interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Excellent written, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate computer skills sufficient to maintain calendars and clinical documentation, complete routine assignments in Microsoft Office, and similar tasks.
• Two years' relevant experience working with similar populations in an accredited facility is preferred.
• Consistent, punctual attendance to provide in‑person clinical services and to participate in meetings with both internal and external parties.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships and relate effectively with children and families served and internal and external parties.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Reliable means or methods of transportation to provide in‑person child and family therapy at a variety of Kerr or client sites, during the regular workday and when on call.

Responsibilities

• Provides and implements individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• Provides and implements effective team coordination and collaboration with direct line staff, teams, and leadership including attending regular staff meetings, as required.
• Provides competent, therapeutic coordination of care according to the relevant OARs and ISSRs.
• Consistently provides adequate supervision, clinical guidance and oversight on shared cases with Skills Trainers, Behavior Specialists, direct line staff, or Family Support Specialists through routine consultation and direction as scheduled and defined in the OARs.
• Coordinates client and family services and activities with other agencies and community resources and providers in congruence with a team based approach.
• Ensure development and implementation of comprehensive, individualized Individual Service Support Plan for each client and family.
• Participate in training sessions, supervision and meetings, as required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with the OAR, contract, and organizational standards and maintains current authorizations.
• Completes all training requirements.
• Actively pursues and attains individual professional licensure in a relevant clinical field (social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling). Licensure must be attained within three years of hire.
• Creates and helps coordinate client and family after‑care and discharge plans coordinating with other agencies, community resources, and providers in congruence with a team based approach.
• Participates in the clinical after‑hours on‑call rotation, providing prompt crisis support by phone or in person as required.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with children and families, including maintaining confidentiality of client information as required by various laws and agency requirements.
• Follows laws related to mandatory abuse reporting.

Education

Master's Degree in social work, counseling psychology, child and family therapy or art therapy

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.

As a Child and Family Therapist, you'll coordinate and provide mental health treatment for children served in our Children's Crisis Psychiatric Care (Subacute) program to achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll ensure clinical work actively incorporates client and family voice and choice and complies with OAR, license, and payer requirements.

Child and Family Therapist I does not require professional licensure and operates under the supervision of a licensed mental health practitioner (LCSW, LMFT, LPC). Pursuit and achievement of relevant professional licensure within three years of hire is a key requirement of the position and, well help you get there! Our Child and Family Therapist II position requires licensure (LCSW for MSW degree holders, LMFT or LPC as appropriate for other clinical Master's degree holders). All therapists provide limited, paid on-call support for one week every other month.

Essential Duties

• Provides and implements individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• Provides and implements effective team coordination and collaboration with direct line staff, teams, and leadership including attending regular staff meetings, as required.
• Provides competent, therapeutic coordination of care according to the relevant OARs and ISSRs.
• Consistently provides adequate supervision, clinical guidance and oversight on shared cases with Skills Trainers, Behavior Specialists, direct line staff, or Family Support Specialists through routine consultation and direction as scheduled and defined in the OARs.
• Coordinates client and family services and activities with other agencies and community resources and providers in congruence with a team based approach.
• Ensure development and implementation of comprehensive, individualized Individual Service Support Plan for each client and family.
• Participate in training sessions, supervision and meetings, as required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with the OAR, contract, and organizational standards and maintains current authorizations.
• Completes all training requirements.
• Actively pursues and attains individual professional licensure in a relevant clinical field (social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counselling). Licensure must be attained within three years of hire.
• Creates and helps coordinate client and family after‑care and discharge plans coordinating with other agencies, community resources, and providers in congruence with a team based approach.
• Participates in the clinical after‑hours on‑call rotation, providing prompt crisis support by phone or in person as required.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with children and families, including maintaining confidentiality of client information as required by various laws and agency requirements.
• Follows laws related to mandatory abuse reporting.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision; basic life & accident insurance
• Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for clinical supervision toward licensure with salary increase upon licensure
• Flexible schedules, 7 paid holidays, and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling

*We offer a competitive wage range based on qualifications, licensure status, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling psychology, child and family therapy or art therapy from an accredited college or university that meets the requirement for Oregon licensure in clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.
• Eligibility for relevant clinical licensure in the State of Oregon.
• Proven ability to provide Individual and Family Therapy.
• Specialized knowledge and skills to provide appropriate clinical services based on the age, growth, development, and culture of children served.
• Proven ability to facilitate interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Excellent written, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate computer skills sufficient to maintain calendars and clinical documentation, complete routine assignments in Microsoft Office, and similar tasks.
• Two years' relevant experience working with similar populations in an accredited facility is preferred.
• Consistent, punctual attendance to provide in‑person clinical services and to participate in meetings with both internal and external parties.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships and relate effectively with children and families served and internal and external parties.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Reliable means or methods of transportation to provide in‑person child and family therapy at a variety of Kerr or client sites, during the regular workday and when on call.