Family Based Therapist/Mental Health Professional

Position Summary

The Family Based Mental Health therapists work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice to focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and communities, and to decrease parental stress, family conflict, and social and emotional difficulties that can create crises. Our staff receive intensive training in family therapy in a professional environment where learning and developing is valued. Supportive supervision, including licensure supervision, is provided. As an employee at Pressley Ridge, you would have a direct impact on the lives of some of our communities most vulnerable children and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Family & Individual Therapy
• Service Coordination
• Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention
• Advocacy and Support
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record
• Participation in Statewide Family Based Training Program

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or better in Human Services or related field.

• Masters or better in Human Services or related field is preferred.

• Requires 1-2 years experience working with children and/or families.

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
• Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
• Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.