Child & Family Therapist

About Us

Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well-respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. Since 1973, we have been helping kids and healing families through services including parent education classes, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and the Nurse-Family Partnership Program.

Our mission is to promote child well-being and family stability in our community. We prioritize hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families.

About the Role

The Child & Family Therapist is responsible for clinically evaluating and assessing situations of culturally diverse families. The role involves providing group and/or individual therapy, either in the client's home or at the agency, depending on program and/or assignment. The Therapist will maintain clinical files, complete required progress reports, and collaborate with school programs, referral agencies, and other outside resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough and ongoing child/family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program-specific protocol.
• Assists clients in securing a variety of social services.
• Provides complete documentation and reporting of all client services in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organization requirements, including timely submittal of notes.
• Provides effective crisis management, following the program triage protocol and treatment methods, responding in a timely manner, providing follow-up care, and handling situations calmly.
• Engages the child/family using fluidity techniques for taking the position of different family members as needed.
• Builds rapport and credibility simultaneously with varying members/age groups, relating to individuals with warmth, empathy, acceptance, and humor.
• Develops and implements successful intervention techniques, including identifying treatment methods, establishing treatment plans with measurable objectives, and maintaining timely progress notes.
• Plans for client treatment discharge/termination, including establishing discharge criteria, helping families prepare for discharge needs, and making follow-up referrals as needed.
• Conducts educational activities to promote client understanding of treatment issues, including medication, diagnosis, and parenting skills.
• Interfaces with DCS regarding child well-being, family stability, and case planning.
• Testifies in Juvenile Court regarding case services and recommendations for holistic family outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.
• Must meet organization productivity targets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a 60-unit graduate degree in an equivalent program of study.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations or agencies.
• Bilingual preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must meet training and organization requirements for the position.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization’s mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s automobile policy.