Family Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker - Thurston County

Institute For Family Development

118d • $54,000 - $64,500

About The Position

The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is an international leader in providing services that keep children safe, strengthen families, and reduce out of home placement. We provide a range of in-home counseling services, including the HOMEBUILDERS® model of Intensive Family Preservation Services, Functional Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and more. Social justice is a foundational value of our organization, and we are fully committed to creating an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive agency culture where all staff and clients thrive. We are looking for therapists/counselors with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. We are currently hiring a full-time therapist in our HOMEBUILDERS® program, with the option of starting part-time and working up to full-time if desired. The ideal candidate will live in Pierce or Thurston county or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field.
• Undergraduate candidates must have at least two years' experience working with children and families.
• Valid driver's license, a vehicle in good working condition, and automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.
• Residence in Pierce or Thurston county.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs (including some evenings and weekends).
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a small caseload of 2-3 families.
• Work with families in their homes and community locations.
• Schedule client sessions at times that are most helpful to families.
• Maintain availability to respond to their assigned families, or arrange coverage within their team if unavailable.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental plan
• 15 paid vacation days during the first year, increasing to 20 days by year 3
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 2 paid personal days per year
• 11 holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan (5% agency contribution)
• Agency issued cell phone
• Licensure supervision for LICSW, MFT and LMHC
• Employee assistance program
• PSLF and other loan forgiveness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree