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:
- 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
