Professional Counselor

Child & Family Support Services, Inc; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contribution match

Paid time off and sick time

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Child & Family Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Therapist in Maricopa County to provide comprehensive behavioral health care for children and families. You will collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support resilience and positive outcomes.

The role requires a BHT with two years of related experience and a Master’s degree (licensure preferred). Travel, driving requirements, and background clearance are part of the obligations for service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be BHT with two years of related behavioral health experience and a related Master’s degree; Master’s/licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to children and families experiencing stressors and trauma using strength-based, family-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with families and team to develop clinical service recommendations.
• Facilitate clinical meetings and ensure participatory, agenda-driven discussions.
• Interact professionally with stakeholders such as DCS, DDD, juvenile probation, and DSP.
• Perform additional duties related to the position.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Family-centered approach

Psychoeducation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master’s degree or Licensure preferred

Tools

CPR and First Aid training

Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

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

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.

Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Collaborating 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.)
• Performing other duties related to the position.

Therapist 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.

Therapist 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.

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