Family Therapist, Post-Adoption (Urbana, IL)

The Baby Fold•Urbana, IL

12d•$60,032 - $72,540•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Therapist is responsible for assessing and providing voluntary therapy and services to Central Illinois families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Services include in-home assessments, crisis and other therapeutic interventions, education, training, support groups, respite, advocacy and referrals to community services. Fully paid training for the Attachment & Trauma Fellowship Certification Program to advance your career. The Baby Fold has a long history of excellence and is a well-respected leader in the area of attachment and trauma training. With the goal of helping individuals and providers offer the highest possible level of care to children and families, The Baby Fold has created an Attachment and Trauma Fellowship and Certification Program. Earning this prestigious credential attracts top talent from across the country allowing masters-level therapists to share their expertise throughout the nation and improve our world.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
Valid Driver's license with adequate insurance and driving record.
Must be available some weekday evenings and be comfortable with frequent travel to visit clients in their homes
LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred, OR will have mentorship toward licensure
Currently seeking either Licensed applicants (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) OR Unlicensed applicants with approved Master's Degrees with opportunities to advance!

Responsibilities

Conducts mental health assessments.
With the input of client families, plans services and treatments/therapy that will strengthen and support the families and focus child(ren). All Individualized Treatment Plans must be Medicaid Rule 132 and COA compliant.
In accordance with the service goals, provides mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions (therapy) that will support the focus child(ren) and their families to enhance their overall level of functioning.
Documentation must meet agency and grant funding requirements for timeliness, completeness and accuracy.