Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Doors of Hope, Inc. Child & Family Therapist Job Title: Child & Family Therapist
Job Category: Exempt Department/Group: Clinical
Credentials: LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGPC, Licensed Psychologist
Location: District of Columbia Travel Required: Good office Location with lots of free parking
Level/Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year
Position Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
HR CONTACT: Start Date: Will Train Applicant(s): YES End Date: N/A
Report to: Clinical Director
Application Accepted By: HR and Clinical Director
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
About Doors of Hope: Doors of Hope Inc is certified by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DC DBH) as a Core Service Agency (CSA) to provide outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) for Children, Youth and Families. We serve children and youth between the ages of 5 to 18 years while providing support to families who struggle with mental illness and substance use conditions. Doors of Hope Inc provides community-based psychiatric services, psychotherapy, and community support services. Services are provided virtually - in the office, home, school, and community.
Our Services are Person-Centered and Include: Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment Plans Psychiatric Evaluation Medication-Somatic Treatment Counseling and Psychotherapy Community Support Services Individual, Family and Group Therapy Specialty Areas Include: Depression ADHD Trauma Grief & Loss Anger Management Attachment Community Resources Play Therapy Art Therapy Music Therapy Dance/Movement Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Eating Disorders Doors of Hope Child & Family Therapist
POSITION DESCRIPTION Doors of Hope Inc has immediate openings for Child & Family Therapist. As a therapist you will be working with a multidisciplinary, culturally oriented clinical team. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Child and Family Therapist is responsible for providing social emotional/mental health services for children and youth between the ages of 5 to 18. The. A successful candidate will be able to effectively collaborate with the clinical team, be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Psychotherapy/Counselling to assigned caseload of clients aged 518 years old and/or their families. Collaborate with clients family, school and community stakeholders as needed. Maintain client records per program confidentiality guidelines and fidelity. Monitor and track caseload requirements. Provide referrals to external/internal support. Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children/youth. Ability to work independently and participate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations and making decisions. Participate in staff consultation/development/training opportunities. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, counseling, psychology or other related field. Must be Licensed in Washington, D.C. (Psychologist, LICSW, LPC, LGSW, LCPC, PhD) Experience in Evidence-Based Practices Must Adhere to Clinical Documentation Requirements.
EXPERIENCE: Must be eligible to bill insurance for therapy provided. Minimum two years of experience providing therapeutic interventions to Children and Youth ages 5 to 18 years. Indepth knowledge and experience working in child/youth mental health. Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. Certified in evidencebased practices or willing to be trained.
Job Type: Full Time with great potential for growth Day Shift (Monday-Friday flexible hours between 9am-7pm; and Saturday 9am-2pm as needed) Other Bilingual practitioners encouraged to apply (English/Spanish)
Send cover letter and resume to: info@doorsofhopeinc.org
Flexible work from home options available.