Child & Family Therapist

Casa de los Ninos • Tucson, AZ

1d

About The Position

The Child & Family Therapist clinically evaluates and assesses culturally diverse families and provides group and/or individual therapy in clients’ homes or at the agency, depending on the program and assignment. The therapist maintains clinical files, completes required progress reports, and works cooperatively with school programs, referral agencies, and other outside resources.

The role includes assessing child and family strengths and needs, helping clients access social services, providing crisis management, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting services and progress. The therapist also supports families through treatment discharge, provides educational activities about treatment-related topics, coordinates with DCS, and may testify in Juvenile Court. The position must meet organizational productivity targets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a 60-unit graduate degree in an equivalent program of study.
• Must provide own transportation to and from clients’ homes and other relevant organizations or agencies.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must meet training and organizational requirements for the position.
• Must foster a solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate environment in support of the organization’s mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, value diverse perspectives, and encourage contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s automobile policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and ongoing child and family strengths and needs assessments using program-specific protocols.
• Assist clients in securing social services.
• Document and report client services in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements, including timely submission of notes.
• Provide effective crisis management in accordance with program triage protocols and treatment methods, including timely response and follow-up care.
• Engage children and families using techniques that take the perspectives of different family members as needed.
• Build rapport and credibility with family members of varying ages, relating with warmth, empathy, acceptance, and humor.
• Develop and implement intervention techniques, including selecting treatment methods and creating treatment plans with problems, goals, measurable objectives, and appropriate strategies.
• Maintain timely progress notes that reflect progress toward treatment goals and objectives.
• Plan for treatment discharge or termination, help families prepare for discharge needs, and make follow-up referrals as needed.
• Conduct educational activities to promote client understanding of treatment issues, including medication, diagnosis, and parenting skills.
• Interface with DCS regarding child well-being, family stability, and case planning.
• Testify in Juvenile Court regarding case services and recommendations for holistic family outcomes.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s general responsibilities.
• Meet organization productivity targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time