Child & Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

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 5‐18 years old and / or their families. – Collaborate with client’s 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 : – Master’s 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. – In‐depth knowledge and experience working in child / youth mental health. – Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. – Certified in evidence‐based 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