Intenstive In-Home Services Therapist

GATEWAY•Tuscaloosa, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway seeks a skilled, organized, energetic, customer service-oriented and committed professional for a Therapist position in our Intensive In-Home Services program. This position offers rewarding opportunities to be a game changer for children and families in a supportive learning environment that helps our staff develop their skills and abilities to the highest levels. Therapist will provide therapeutic intervention and skills based teaching to the families on their caseload. The mission of the Therapist in Gateway’s Intensive In-Home Services program is to provide intensive in-home therapy services to at risk families. The goal is to protect children while safely keeping families together. Therapy and services are provided in family homes, utilizing a highly successful teaching and coaching curriculum and evidence-based, trauma informed interventions. Gateway is Alabama’s leading provider of IIHS since we began this service in 1995. Gateway hires the best people, because the children and families we serve deserve nothing less. Our team is a hardworking, ethical, diverse and courageous workforce of champions. We are game changers, leaders and innovators, dedicated to building strong families and stronger communities. Each team member is an exemplary professional and role model, working at the highest levels of quality, integrity, cultural competence, safety and enthusiasm. Our unique strengths combine in Gateway’s collaborative environment to produce world-class outcomes for those we serve.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or Counseling required.
Must possess or be eligible for LMSW (Licensed Master’s Social Worker) or ALC (Associate Licensed Counselor) credentials.
Good written and verbal skills.
Skilled with engaging families and building on their strengths to successfully and safely care for their children.
Proficient with Electronic Health Record, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Reliable transportation, ability to deliver in-home services and therapy in assigned counties, and driving record and insurance as required by Gateway’s insurer.

Nice To Haves

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
One year of experience in child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

provide therapeutic intervention
skills based teaching to the families on their caseload
provide intensive in-home therapy services to at risk families
protect children while safely keeping families together
provide therapy and services in family homes, utilizing a highly successful teaching and coaching curriculum and evidence-based, trauma informed interventions