Bilingual Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Family Therapist

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION:  Durham, NC – Hybrid (Casual, Flexible Work Environment)

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Parenting of Adolescents Program Manager, the role of the Family Therapist is to provide in-home therapy, utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models to adolescents and caregivers involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the Juvenile Justice and Child Protective Service systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Provides therapy to youth and their families utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models

·       Meets with families 1 to 3 times per week in the home, office, community and via telehealth

·       Supports families involved with the program in court, school meetings and with prosocial youth activities

·       Administers and collects pre and post-test measures for families involved with the program

·       Completes exams; writes weekly summaries and session plans; videotapes sessions according to model fidelity

·       Participates in weekly group and individual supervision

·       Attends community events and meetings as needed

·       Facilitates groups for teens and families when provided

·       All other tasks as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

·       Minimum degree: Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Counseling

·       Either Provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A))

·       Certified or willing to become certified in the Multidimensional Family Therapy model (MDFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

·       Bilingual (English/Spanish)

·       Must have reliable transportation for regular home and community visits

·       Experience working with families and youth

·       Highly effective organizational and time management skills

·       Strong adherence to model fidelity