Intenstive In-Home Services Shelby Wraparound

GATEWAY • Birmingham, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gateway seeks a skilled, organized, energetic, customer service-oriented, and committed professional for a Therapist position in our Shelby Wraparound/Intensive In-Home Services program. Services will be provided primarily in Shelby county. 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. The therapist will provide therapeutic intervention and skills based teaching to the families on their caseload. The mission of the Therapist in Gateway’s Shelby wraparound and Intensive In-Home Services programs is to provide intensive in-home therapy services as well as teach basic living skills and parenting to at risk families in order to improve their outcomes and insure preservation or reunification of their family. The goal is to protect children while safely keeping families together. Therapy and educational services are provided in family homes, utilizing 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.

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 LICSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
• One year of experience in child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention and skills based teaching to the families on their caseload.
• Provide intensive in-home therapy services.
• Teach basic living skills and parenting to at risk families.
• Deliver in-home services and therapy in assigned counties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level