Family Intervention Specialist - 1735

This is a grant-funded position as a Family Intervention Specialist. The position is responsible for providing clinical treatment to families using the MST treatment model and principles, conducting assessments, and engaging primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field with minimum of two years of experience working in services for families and/or youth
• Professional licensure – under clinical supervision - as an LPC-Associate/LMFT-Associate/LMSW
• Professional licensure as an LP, LPC, LCSW, LMFT (LPHA)
• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
• Therapy with children and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques
• Couples therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
• Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Knowledge of community resources; of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess client needs, to coordinate client services, to monitor program effectiveness and to assign/monitor/supervise the work of others.
• Ability to proficiently utilize computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skill in interviewing.
• Ability to see, hear and talk effectively within job requirements.
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to effectively handle potentially aggressive behavior in a positive manner.
• Relationship skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the center.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Observed Company Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off
• Retirement Plan w/ 6% Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program