Family Therapist / Counselor Jobs

THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESTHERAPEUTIC SERVICESFAMILY THERAPIST / COUNSELOR (MISSISSIPPI) GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS:Provide a range of home-based services and group therapy to families according to individual family needs including:

• Addressing individuals holistically and contextually.
• Address a wide array of relational issues within the context of the family system.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required by program
• Assessing and treating individuals, families, and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive family and social environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be working towards or have obtained LMFT or LPC License.
• Must be able to assess situations quickly, and have sufficient ingenuity to cope with limited resources.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or equivalent degree; experience with families and children preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
• Willingness to provide hands-on, in-home concrete services.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Must have respect for cultural differences and families' rights to self-determination.

ACCOUNTABILITY:The Family Therapist/Counselor is hired by the Clinical Director. The Family Therapist/Counselor reports directly to the Program Coordinator who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations. The Therapist/Counselor meets once a week with the Program Coordinator for clinical supervision. When a crisis arises, the Therapist/Counselor will inform the Program Coordinator immediately. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all confidential information.
• Provide assistance and consultation for other staff members as needed and when requested.
• Provide assistance to Family Advocates, where applicable, in maintaining and organizing program files.
• Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program.
• Provide assistance to the Program Coordinator/Clinical Director as needed and when requested.
• Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by the Clinical Director.
• Be available by phone to clients, collaterals and coworkers on a consistent basis.
• Complete work time sheets weekly.
• Provide Assistance to Family Advocates, where applicable, by assisting with the coordination of community resources for the children and families.
• Attend weekly clinical consultation with Program Consultant per program requirements.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and meetings as requested by the Program Coordinator/Director.
• Provide intensive individual and family therapy as well as facilitate group counseling sessions per program requirements.
• Maintain communication with community agencies and resource providers within his/her assigned region.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision with the Program Coordinator/Clinical Director to discuss cases.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Be available 24 hours a day for crisis counseling if needed.
• Complete all necessary training.
• Generate and maintain case notes and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate acceptable level of commitment to the Core Values and Mission of The Center for Children and Families.
• Advocate for clients with community agencies/collaterals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide aftercare sessions as needed.
• Participate in peer file reviews monthly.
• Maintain contact and face to face visits with entire caseload as per program requirements.

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