Family Psychotherapist

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a nonprofit organization that operates across 29 states, focusing on ensuring children are safe, loved, and connected through family strengthening, foster care and adoption support, and refugee care. Our mission is rooted in Christian faith, and we believe in bringing hope and making a lasting impact through the work of our dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions to clients using the Child-Parent Psychotherapy model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Conduct work activity monitoring to ensure efficient operations and timely processing
• Facilitate weekly Child-Parent Psychotherapy groups with referred families
• Provide regular feedback to staff through professional reports, including clinical depth and progress
• Coordinate outside professional consultations, including communication with DCFS case workers, intact case workers, court personnel, and other partners
• Answer and route phone calls appropriately
• Utilize appropriate information management systems in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy
• Attend and actively participate in events, trainings, staff meetings, and similar settings, as required
• Complete and report on position-specific documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to Intact Families and therapeutic interventions, including CPP revisions

Requirements

Master’s level degree in Social Work, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college

Obtain and maintain the appropriate professional licensure and registration within the program’s respective state

At least one (1) year of experience providing one-on-one and group therapy to individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other forms of trauma

Bilingual: English and Spanish, strongly preferred

Possess or have an ability to possess an active professional licensure in the state of the work location

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms

Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills

Demonstrated competency in Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served

Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service

Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality

Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany

Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage

Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries

Qualifications

Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul

Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees who work 30+ hours per week

403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility

Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)

Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify

Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials

Accepting On-Going Applications

Link to full Benefits Package (Total Rewards Guide) is on the Bethany Career Page