Family Based Therapist

Child-Guidance-Resource-Centers; Adele (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive supervision and training

Leadership development opportunities

Tickets at Work discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) seeks therapists for its Family Based Services to deliver in-home and community-based therapy on a two-clinician team. Therapists address child emotional struggles and systemic factors to drive long-term positive change beyond the office.

We use talk, play, art, CBT and other evidence-based interventions to reach treatment goals, with supervision, training, leadership development, flexible class options, and internship opportunities within CGRC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in counseling psychology, social work or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with children and families in a mental health, education, child welfare or juvenile justice system.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates understanding of the service system, including ongoing changes, into practice;
• Constructs the Therapeutic System;
• Establishes a meaningful Therapeutic Focus;
• Creates Key Growth Promoting Interpersonal Experience;
• Solidifies and Extends Changes;
• Creates effective networks inside and outside of the agency in order to reach mutual goals on behalf of client care;
• Incorporates understanding of the service system, including ongoing changes, into practice;
• Skillfully and professionally builds and nurtures a team partnership that supports effective Family Based treatment.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in counseling psychology, social work or related behavioral health field

Job description

CGRC’s Family Based Servicesis a 32-week process. Families are assigned a team of two Master’s level clinicians who work closely with clients in the home, school and community to address not only the child’s emotional struggles but also the larger systemic issues contributing to troublesome behavior. The flexibility of being in the home and the community allows therapists the address the root of the struggles and create long-term positive change. Without the limits of an office, the therapeutic possibility multiply!

CGRC’s Family Based Servicesprogram is for you. Therapists use a variety of clinically based interventions such as talk, play, art, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other strategies to help you and your child reach the agreed upon treatment plan goals.

Responsibilities:

• Incorporates understanding of the service system, including ongoing changes, into practice;
• Constructs the Therapeutic System;
• Establishes a meaningful Therapeutic Focus;
• Creates Key Growth Promoting Interpersonal Experience;
• Solidifies and Extends Changes;
• Creates effective networks inside and outside of the agency in order to reach mutual goals on behalf of client care;
• Incorporates understanding of the service system, including ongoing changes, into practice;
• Skillfully and professionally builds and nurtures a team partnership that supports effective Family Based treatment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work or related behavioral health field;
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with children and families in a mental health, education, child welfare or juvenile justice system
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Who is CGRC?

We are a premier children’s provider that embraces our clinicians as partners in our organization’s strategic plan.

What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent?

If so, we want you to be a part of the Child Guidance partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team. We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner. We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization.

• We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees.
• You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program.
• CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer