Child and Family Therapist - RCSD

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Family Therapist (CFT) is an 11-month position within The Center for Youth’s Student and Family Support Services, serving students and families in the Rochester City School District. The therapist provides individual and family counseling, crisis response, consultation, and information and referral services. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments to identify students’ immediate and longer-term needs and developing service plans that address direct services and referrals to school and community resources. The CFT works closely with the School Social Worker, who generates referrals, and participates in school meetings and committees as appropriate to integrate into the school community.

The position is listed as full time, with a Monday–Friday schedule. The description also identifies the position as 11 months, while the schedule line says 12 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field and five years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of youth-serving systems.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer.
• Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response and intervention.
• Consult with school staff and maintain professional relationships with them.
• Conduct assessments and triage.
• Provide counseling to children and families.
• Disseminate information and provide referrals and referral-readiness support.
• Maintain case and program records.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups.
• Develop service plans based on assessments, including direct services and referrals to school and community resources.
• Work closely with the School Social Worker and participate in school meetings and committees as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level