Family Based Mental Health Worker
Position Description
We are hiring a Family-Based Mental Health Worker to join our ESFT (Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy) team. This is a highly supportive, two-clinician model that provides intensive therapy to children and families in their homes, schools, and communities. Family Based work offers you the opportunity to receive specialized training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and the experience of collaborating within many social service systems. The Family Based worker is paired with a partner co-therapist to deliver this team approach therapy. The worker will be required to participate in the three (3) year extensive training program and submit for the competency exam at the end of training. This position reports directly to the Family Based Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
- Participate in internal and external team meetings.
- Build collaborative relationships within the social service community.
- Demonstrate good writing skills.
- Receive advance training in FBMH topics.
- Receive ample support and mentorship through weekly supervision.
- Participate as an integral part of a team.
What we offer
- Free weekly licensure supervision - our 4 supervisors are all licensed LPC's or LCSW's (if looking to pursue a higher degree)
- Paid, no-cost 3-year ESFT Certification training program with competency exam prep
- Small, supportive teams and high-quality leadership
- An opportunity to make a deep impact on children and families
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Pre-Med, Theology, or Anthropology plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program.
- Twelve (12) college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker.
- Licensed RN plus have one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker.
Additional Requirements
- Flexible with working hours, including some non-traditional hours.
- Must be able to work “on-call” rotation and be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary to meet family’s needs.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
- Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
- Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.