Description

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Deliver direct services to families while actively participating in training and coaching sessions.
• Facilitate weekly client/family sessions in accordance with the BSFT® model. These sessions can be conducted individually or as a familial unit, prioritizing the family’s availability and schedule.
• Record family sessions for use in supervision and training to inform treatment approaches and ensure adherence to the BSFT® model.
• Provide Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®) treatment, an evidence-based, in-home prevention service to identified DCP&P youth and families.
• Collaborate effectively with all family members, recognizing BSFT®'s approach to treating the family system as a whole.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with the family while observing household dynamics.
• Conduct assessments on an ongoing basis and recommend therapeutic services to family system/client.  
• Work with DCP&P staff to assist clients in successfully addressing identified needs and strengthening the family system.  
• Advocate for families by making recommendations and linkages to appropriate resources and community referrals, as needed. 

Requirements

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:  

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Valid professional license (Minimum of LSW, LMFT, LAC and/or possess other comparable licenses). May be in process of obtaining licensure.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record  
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and utilize time effectively and efficiently.