Family Psychotherapist

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Family Psychotherapist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day. How Your Role Makes a Difference * Provide individual counseling sessions to clients while utilizing the Child-Parent Psychotherapy model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); * Conduct the appropriate work activity monitoring to ensure efficient operations and timely processing;

• Facilitate weekly Child-Parent Psychotherapy groups with referred families;
• Provide regular feedback to staff writing professional reports, including

clinical depth and breadth of service and concrete clinical progress and goals; * Coordinate outside professional consultations, to include communication with DCFS case workers, intact case workers, court personnel, and other partners;

• Receive, answer, and route phone calls appropriately;
• Effectively utilize appropriate information management systems in accordance

with time- bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy; * Attend and actively participate in events, trainings, staff meetings, and similar settings, as required; * Complete and report on position specific documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards; * Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to Intact Families and therapeutic interventions to include CPP revisions; * Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;

• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful * Master’s level degree in Social Work, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college; * Obtain and maintain the appropriate professional licensure and registration within the program’s respective state; * At least one (1) year of experience providing one-on-one and group therapy to individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other forms of trauma;

• Bilingual: English and Spanish, strongly preferred;
• Possess or have an ability to possess an active professional licensure in the

state of the work location;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse

cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms; * Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;

• Demonstrated competency in Child-Parent Psychotherapy;
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a

nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served;

• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge

of Microsoft Office Suite; * Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany; * Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage; * Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries; * Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity. We Invest in You * Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul * Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities * Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees who work 30+ hours per week

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your

Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)

• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

Salary disclosure for residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, & New York* Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials Accepting On-Going Applications Link to full Benefits Package (Total Rewards Guide) is on the Bethany Career Page

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