Family Time Therapist

PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES INC•Pueblo, CO

2h•$30 - $37

About The Position

Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) is seeking a Licensed or Graduate-Level Unlicensed Family Time Therapist to provide therapeutic family time services that develop, maintain, and enhance relationships among caretakers, parents, children, siblings, and others who may care for children. Services for children, adolescents, and adults address issues related to reunification or permanency, safety, and well-being. The therapist provides supervised and therapeutically supervised visits for youth and families involved with the child welfare system, maintains a client caseload, and delivers or assists with therapeutic mental health and counseling services. Services may take place in clients’ homes, community settings, or PPCH offices. The role also includes preparing reports and plans, coordinating care, monitoring safety, maintaining professional relationships, participating in meetings and audits, and completing administrative tasks. Work is conducted in private homes, community settings, and office environments. Regular driving throughout the Denver Metro and I-25 corridor is required. The position may occasionally require responding to emergency calls after normal business hours, occasional lifting and carrying of approximately 15 pounds, and physically assisting others, including pushing or pulling individuals using wheelchairs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, mental health, or a similar human services field.
Licensed in Colorado as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar; the position also accepts a graduate-level unlicensed therapist.
Successfully complete required PPCH training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.
Excellent written and verbal communication and effective listening skills, including when non-traditional communication is used.
Ability to maintain a client caseload and schedule sessions across PPCH offices, community locations, and client homes.
Ability to address significant health and safety issues respectfully while supporting an individual’s choices.
Knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical considerations regarding client rights.
Ability to administer, interpret, and evaluate psychological assessments.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to constructively receive and provide feedback with clients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet PPCH’s driving and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of professional, directly relevant experience is preferred.
Training or education in trauma-informed therapies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supervised and therapeutically supervised visits to youth and families involved with the child welfare system.
Use appropriate internal and external resources to arrange additional services or interventions when needed.
Prepare reports and behavioral plans.
Assist with therapeutic mental health and counseling services for adults, adolescents, and children with I/DD, traumatic brain injury, mental health conditions, or other diagnoses in homes, community settings, and PPCH offices.
Maintain a caseload, including regular communication and scheduling with clients.
Assist with treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care plans.
Help ensure individuals receiving services are healthy, safe, and valued by others.
Regularly assess living environments, community locations, activities, and PPCH vehicles, and report concerns to a supervisor.
Comply with PPCH, state, federal, and other applicable guidelines and regulations.
Establish and maintain respectful, professional relationships with individuals receiving services, professionals, staff, guardians, family members, and team members.
Attend meetings and staffings as needed or requested.
Participate in internal and external audits as needed.
Perform administrative tasks as needed.