Family Crisis Therapist

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

21h

About The Position

This position is to be stationed at the Odyssey Charter School. Each participating elementary school in the K-5 Early Intervention Program is assigned one Family Student Interventionist/FCT who works with identified children and families whose behavior impedes their learning process and or the learning process of others. The FSI works to de-escalate behaviors using social and emotional coping tools as well as home visits to support parents with additional skill building. The FSI collaborates with the school and community to coordinate services for the youth and family. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Intervenes in family crisis situations. Provides on-going clinical assessment and treatment. Develops and implements treatment plans. Assesses progress and recommends appropriate strategies for continual functional improvement within the family. Conducts individual and family therapy sessions. Prepares clinical reports and documentation of progress towards goals of families and clients. Provides on-going consultation with professional staff.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• One year of experience in crisis intervention.
• Three years' experience in case management such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.

Responsibilities

• Intervenes in family crisis situations.
• Provides on-going clinical assessment and treatment.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Assesses progress and recommends appropriate strategies for continual functional improvement within the family.
• Conducts individual and family therapy sessions.
• Prepares clinical reports and documentation of progress towards goals of families and clients.
• Provides on-going consultation with professional staff.

Benefits

• The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.
• To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time