EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Therapist

Seeking candidates possessing LMFT or LAMFT, or LCSW, CSW, CMHC, or ACMHC with strong experience and passion for family therapy. One full-time (30+ hours/week) and two part-time (10+ hours/week) positions.

Require experience and ability in working with individuals with mental health challenges and/or that have experienced trauma, providing trauma-informed care, and working with families (i.e., couples, adolescents, children).

Bilingual (Spanish and English) and bicultural strongly preferred. Desire experience in crisis intervention and crisis counseling.

The Family Place is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization striving to achieve its mission of Strengthening Families and Protecting Children in Cache and Rich Counties through therapy, education, and 24-hour Kid’s Place care and shelter services.

Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to The Family Place, P.O. Box 6055, Logan, UT, 84341, or to [email protected]. Open until filled.

Therapist

Part-time to Full-time position. The therapist provides therapeutic services to clients at The Family Place.

The Family Place is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and protecting children in Cache and Rich Counties through 24-hour emergency/respite nursery, education, and counseling services.

Direct report to The Family Place Clinical Director.

Duties Synopsis:

The position provides individual and group therapy, completes required documentation, and completes reports and assignments given by the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Director.

Duties:

1. Perform mental health assessments.
2. Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
3. Answer crisis hotline/information and referral service as needed.
4. Attend staff meetings to coordinate services for clients.
5. Attend interagency meetings as assigned to advocate for clients and provide resources and referrals.
6. Maintain case files with specifications stated in contract.            
7. Complete required quarterly reports and other service reports.
8. Attend required trainings.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Outcomes:

1. 70% direct service.
2. Completes counseling, documentation, and reports as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, or Ph.D. Psychologists or pending licensure in the State of Utah.
2. Experience in working with victims of abuse, children, adults and families preferred.
3. Experience in play therapy interventions with children preferred.
4. Experience in crisis counseling.
5. Pass annual Background Criminal Investigation.
6. First aid/CPR certification; Food Handler’s Permit
7. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
8. Own transportation.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

1. Knowledge of trauma and the effect on victims.
2. Strong problem solving and communication skills.
3. Ability to work under stress and handle crisis situations.
4. Thorough knowledge in positive parenting techniques and child management skills.
5. Knowledge of community resources and referral process.
6. Working knowledge of family systems.
7. Knowledge of play therapy techniques.
8. Experience facilitating group therapy sessions.
9. Knowledge of child abuse symptoms and their effect on victims.
10. Proven ability to work as an effective team member.

Application:

Please respond by providing a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to The Family Place, 1525 N 200 W Logan, UT 84341 or to [email protected] by May 6, 2019. Open until filled.