Therapist, Family Behavior Therapy

POSITION: Therapist, Family Behavior Therapy
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Family Behavior Therapy
PAY RATE: $48,500 annual salary
JOB TYPE: Full time
LOCATION: Erie County

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Therapist in the Family Behavior Therapy program provides in-home therapy to help meet the needs of families. Ability to effectively manage self in crisis situations is important. Day and evenings hours are required.

Provides direct social services to assigned caseload, coordinates case effects with funding source and related agencies. Ability to provide after workday hours. Delivers intensive services involving a wide range of problems focusing on adult substance abuse and its impact on parenting capabilities. Considerable day and evening driving to County areas is required. Worker is required to have a valid driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation is essential. Worker is required to visit client's homes on a regular basis. Worker should be able to effectively manage self in crisis situations (violence, physical aggression, etc.)

JOB DUTIES:

• Employs a variety of techniques and modalities to assist the family in change and learning new skills.
• Interviews assigned families in client's home on a regular basis.
• Maintains case records and reports in a timely manner as required in agency policy.
• Maintains collateral relationship with other agencies, participates in case staffing and attends meetings with other funding sources as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or social sciences required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Join our team for a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote. Family Services of NW PA offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate. Family Services of NW PA is a nonprofit organization and qualifies workers for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.