Family Based Therapist

Merakey
Any Location, PA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Family Based Therapist works as part of a team providing treatment services to families, including therapy and counseling to child and family. The role involves skills training and education to enable families to care for their mental health children at home. The therapist works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the children and families on caseload.

What You Will Do

Facilitate individual and family therapy sessions, parent coaching, and crisis intervention for each child assigned to caseload using an Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model. Ensure that every child and family have necessary service linkages and community supports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years experience in a CASSP program with direct service experience with children and adolescents. Experience in facilitating family therapy and/or crisis intervention is preferred.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation or a graduate degree in the field of human services
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a CASSP program with direct service experience with children and adolescents
  • Experience facilitating family therapy and/or crisis intervention, de-escalation is preferred
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • DailyPay
  • On the Goga well-being platform
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes
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