Child and Family Therapist School-Based CFT
Child and Family Therapist School-Based CFT
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
This is a fulltime 12month position with a pay range of $20.0022.00 per hour.
This 11month position is part of the Student and Family Support Services offered by The Center. The child and family therapist (CFT) is responsible for providing counseling (individual and family) to students and their families. This position also provides crisis response consultation and information and referral services. The CFT is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments that identify the immediate and longer term needs of the students referred. Based upon this assessment a service plan is created that includes the immediate direct services to be provided as well as referrals to other resources in the and school and the community. The CFT works closely with the School Social Worker who generates the referrals and integrates into the school community by participating in various school meetings and committees as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Crisis Response
Consultation maintains professional relationship with faculty and staff.
Assessment/Triage
Child and Family Counseling
Information Dissemination. Referrals and Referral Readiness Support
Case and program record keeping
Psychoeducational Group Facilitation
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Youth friendly Ability to establish/maintain positive working relationships with youth
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and issues
Knowledge of child and family counseling techniques
Crisis intervention/response
Group facilitation
Effective time management
Holistic assessment and triage
Presentation and platform skills and adults
Candidate must possess significant knowledge of:
Child and adolescent development including: positive youth development asset development risk reduction and protective factors
Youth serving systems
Community resources
Client advocacy
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in human services education or a related field; and five 5 years experience or an equivalent combination of education employment and life experience. A Masters degree is preferred. Valid drivers license is required.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
