Counselor / Therapist

Child & Family Support Services, Inc; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Child & Family Support Services (CFSS) is seeking a full-time Therapist in Yavapai County to work with children and families, addressing behavioral health needs. The role emphasizes strength-based, family-centered counseling and collaboration with caregivers and stakeholders to promote resilience and positive outcomes.

The Counselor/Therapist will engage with various agencies and team members, provide clinical recommendations, and participate in related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Counseling children and families across stressors and trauma.
• Family-centered, strength-based approaches to resilience.
• Provide psychoeducation to caregivers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to children and families facing trauma and stress.
• Collaborate with family and team to create clinical service recommendations.
• Facilitate clinical meetings with a strength-based, time-focused approach.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Family counseling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master's degree preferred

BHT with 2 years experience

Job description

Child & Family Support Services (CFSS) is accepting applications for Full-time Therapist in Yavapai County.

Counselor / Therapist will provide comprehensive care to address the presenting behavioral health needs. We specialize in partnering with families to build effective relationships and to inspire hope for a positive future. This position involves working directly with children and families.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Counselor / Therapist will provide counseling to children and families who are experiencing a range of stressors and traumatic events. Counseling approaches are strength based and family centered. Provide psychoeducation to caregivers and system stakeholders to promote an understanding of trauma and its impact on behavior.


• The Counselor / Therapist will Collaborate with family, team members to create recommendations for clinical services and strategies and approaches within a child\'s circle of relationships and life domains to support their development and promote resilience. Provide clinical recommendations to caregivers that can deploy to support a healing environment.


• Facilitating clinical meetings (establishing an agenda, setting and maintaining a strength based meeting environment, staying within timeframes, giving all team participants the opportunity to contribute, holding people accountable for their commitments and the ability to assist a team in developing a consensus) for children and families.


• Interacting professionally with other stakeholders Division of Child Safety (DCS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), juvenile probation, Direct Service Providers (DSP), etc.)


• The Counselor / Therapist will perform other duties related to the position

Education/Experience Needed:

• High school diploma or GED


• Must be BHT with two years of related behavioral health work experience and a related Master\'s degree. Master\'s degree/Licensure preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older


• Valid Arizona Driver\'s License with an acceptable 39 month driving record


• Reliable transportation, including proof of Insurance


• Candidates are required to submit a negative drug test


• Obtain an Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card


• Complete Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid training

Compensation:

DOE

We offer a full benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

• Medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance


• 401(k) contribution match


• Paid time off and sick time


• Paid holidays


• Mileage reimbursement

CFSS was founded in 2003. Our mission is to prevent out-of-home care and support youth in achieving success within their homes and communities. We believe in the power of collaboration, compassion, and community. We’re dedicated to providing outpatient behavioral health services that help children, youth, and young adults thrive. When you work with us, you become part of a mission-driven organization that values your skills, passion, and commitment to making a difference..

Please visit www.cfss.com for more information.

• Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like:


• Behavioral Coach


• Behavioral Health Technician


• Case Aide


• CFT Facilitator


• Community-based Specialist


• Family Support Worker


• Group Home Staff


• In-home Support


• Life Coach


• Youth Mentor


• Family Therapist


• Trauma Therapist


• Counselor

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