In-Home Trauma-Informed Family Therapist

A Second Chance Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Second Chance Inc. is seeking a CARES Worker I to provide short-term, trauma-informed therapy to children and families involved with the child welfare system in the Pittsburgh area.

The role requires delivering in-home clinical support, developing 8-week treatment plans, and maintaining meticulous documentation while collaborating with kinship networks and external partners to promote stability and healthy attachments.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and case strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 20–22 high-need kinship families at risk of placement disruption.
• Provide short-term, trauma-informed therapy to children and families in home, community, and agency settings.
• Develop and implement treatment plans within the 8-week CARES service model using a strength-based approach.
• Conduct clinical assessments and complete required instruments to identify strengths, needs, and goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (logs, forms, treatment plans, notes, discharge summaries).
• Collaborate with kinship triad and external partners; participate in case reviews and planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

A Second Chance Inc. is seeking a CARES Worker I to provide short-term, trauma-informed therapy to children and families involved with the child welfare system in the Pittsburgh area.

The role requires delivering in-home clinical support, developing 8-week treatment plans, and maintaining meticulous documentation while collaborating with kinship networks and external partners to promote stability and healthy attachments.