Bilingual Family Therapist

Compensation: $45,900-$55,900

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Family Therapist

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION

Durham, NC – Hybrid (Casual, Flexible Work Environment)

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Parenting of Adolescents Program Manager, the role of the Family Therapist is to provide in-home therapy, utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models to adolescents and caregivers involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the Juvenile Justice and Child Protective Service systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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• · Provides therapy to youth and their families utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models
• · Meets with families 1 to 3 times per week in the home, office, community and via telehealth
• · Supports families involved with the program in court, school meetings and with prosocial youth activities
• · Administers and collects pre and post-test measures for families involved with the program
• · Completes exams; writes weekly summaries and session plans; videotapes sessions according to model fidelity
• · Participates in weekly group and individual supervision
• · Attends community events and meetings as needed
• · Facilitates groups for teens and families when provided
• · All other tasks as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• · Minimum degree: Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Counseling
• · Either Provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A))
• · Certified or willing to become certified in the Multidimensional Family Therapy model (MDFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• · Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• · Must have reliable transportation for regular home and community visits
• · Experience working with families and youth
• · Highly effective organizational and time management skills
• · Strong adherence to model fidelity