FAMILY THERAPIST - San Diego Center for Children : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationFFAST FWC MISSION VALLEY - San Diego, CAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeSalary Range$64,500.00 - $68,000.00 SalaryJob ShiftDayJob CategoryClinical - TherapeuticDescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM!Do you work well in a culturally diverse work environment? Are you passionate about supporting youth and families using a variety of evidence-based practices?The San Diego Center for Children's Foster Family Agency Stabilization and Treatment (FFAST) Program has an opening for a Family Therapist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide foster children, youth, and their families with an array of therapeutic services while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team!POSITION DESCRIPTIONFamily Therapists provide children, youth, and their families an array of culturally competent and trauma-informed therapeutic services, and work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. In addition to therapeutic interventions, FFAST Family Therapists must provide case management, ongoing collaboration with external professionals, discharge planning for the children/families and maintain collaborative partnerships with the youth and families they serve. Family Therapists will be cross trained to serve as Intensive Care Coordinators and provide Wrap services for youth and families as necessary.PRIMAIRY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTherapeutic Services:

• Provides general orientation of child/youth and family to FFAST program and treatment options.
• Carries caseload as assigned, typically 12-14, based on program and productivity needs.
• Completes comprehensive intake assessment that includes mental health, physical health, risk, trauma, etc.
• Formulates, monitors, and revises a comprehensive client plan, which addresses specific short-term and long-term goals, for the child and family based on assessments and input from the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Assists families in creating crisis/safety plans as needed to prevent/respond to unsafe behaviors or environments that may exist in the home or community.
• Provides Wraparound services to fidelity and maintains strong commitment to Wraparound principles for assigned youth and families.
• Follows Medi-Cal, County BHS, and PWB requirements, including those related to teaming, collaboration, documentation, use of proper service codes, scheduling of CFT meetings, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Facilitates a wide array of therapeutic interventions within individual/family therapy based on relevant EBPs (e.g., TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, PCIT-PRIDE Skills, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records per applicable regulations and requirements (e.g., EPSDT, PWB).
• Maintains strong commitment to CYFSOC principles in the treatment provided to youth and families.
• Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training to provide high quality services in an effective manner.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintains regular communication with FFA Social Worker (minimum twice monthly), County Social Worker (minimum once monthly), and other important team members (biological parents, teachers, CASA's, psychiatrist, etc.). to coordinate treatment efforts and connect youth to community resources as needed.
• Maintains clear, effective, and open communication with internal staff/programs and with community partners.
• Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and responds to their needs promptly.

Other:

• Provides crisis phone, or in person, support to families outside of normal working hours as needed.
• Required to be available evenings and occasional weekends as assigned or as youth/family needs dictate.
• Displays a commitment to anti-racism and engages in diversity,equity,and inclusion effortswithin clinical work, theprogram, and the organization.
• Fulfills all contractual and organizational training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Program Managers.

DIVERSITY STATEMENTThe San Diego Center for Children is committed to:

• Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization
• Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect
• Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, or related health services or equivalent education.
• Must be a registered (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) or licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences or CA Board of Psychology psych assistant registration (PSB) or psychologist license (PhD, PsyD)
• California Driver's Licenseand reliable transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Child and Family Team process, CYFSOC Principles, and Core Practice Model.
• Experience with/training in foster care culture, providing culturally competent services to diverse populations, relevant EBPs, trauma informed care, San Diego County MIS.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Opportunities for career advancement