Child & Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Doors of Hope, Inc. Child & Family Therapist Job Title : Child & Family Therapist

Job Category : Exempt Department / Group : Clinical

Credentials : LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGPC, Licensed Psychologist

Location : District of Columbia Travel Required : Good office Location with lots of free parking

Level / Salary Range : $65,000 - $90,000 per year

Position Type : Full Time (40 hours per week)

HR CONTACT : Start Date : Will Train Applicant(s) : YES End Date : N / A

Report to : Clinical Director

Application Accepted By : HR and Clinical Director

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

About Doors of Hope : Doors of Hope Inc is certified by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DC DBH) as a Core Service Agency (CSA) to provide outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) for Children, Youth and Families. We serve children and youth between the ages of 5 to 18 years while providing support to families who struggle with mental illness and substance use conditions. Doors of Hope Inc provides community-based psychiatric services, psychotherapy, and community support services. Services are provided virtually - in the office, home, school, and community.

Our Services are Person-Centered and Include : Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment Plans Psychiatric Evaluation Medication-Somatic Treatment Counseling and Psychotherapy Community Support Services Individual, Family and Group Therapy Specialty Areas Include : Depression ADHD Trauma Grief & Loss Anger Management Attachment Community Resources Play Therapy Art Therapy Music Therapy Dance / Movement Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Eating Disorders Doors of Hope Child & Family Therapist

POSITION DESCRIPTION Doors of Hope Inc has immediate openings for Child & Family Therapist. As a therapist you will be working with a multidisciplinary, culturally oriented clinical team. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Child and Family Therapist is responsible for providing social emotional / mental health services for children and youth between the ages of 5 to 18. The. A successful candidate will be able to effectively collaborate with the clinical team, be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide Psychotherapy / Counselling to assigned caseload of clients aged 518 years old and / or their families. Collaborate with clients family, school and community stakeholders as needed. Maintain client records per program confidentiality guidelines and fidelity. Monitor and track caseload requirements. Provide referrals to external / internal support. Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children / youth. Ability to work independently and participate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations and making decisions. Participate in staff consultation / development / training opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS : Masters degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, counseling, psychology or other related field. Must be Licensed in Washington, D.C. (Psychologist, LICSW, LPC, LGSW, LCPC, PhD) Experience in Evidence-Based Practices Must Adhere to Clinical Documentation Requirements.

EXPERIENCE : Must be eligible to bill insurance for therapy provided. Minimum two years of experience providing therapeutic interventions to Children and Youth ages 5 to 18 years. Indepth knowledge and experience working in child / youth mental health. Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. Certified in evidencebased practices or willing to be trained.

Job Type : Full Time with great potential for growth Day Shift (Monday-Friday flexible hours between 9am-7pm; and Saturday 9am-2pm as needed) Other Bilingual practitioners encouraged to apply (English / Spanish)

Send cover letter and resume to : info@doorsofhopeinc.org

Flexible work from home options available.