Child & Family Therapist

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**Job Summary**

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Services, the

Childhood & Family Therapist provides professional counseling and

referral services to youth and families. Utilizing various theoretical

approaches, Therapists provide individual, marital, and family

counseling, with the goal of providing support, alleviating conflict,

and fostering personal, family, and community well-being.

• Flexibility in scheduling is required; some evenings and/or Saturday
  
  

mornings may be required. Position is generally onsite.

• **Qualified candidates interested in full-time and part-time hours
  
  

may be considered**.

• The ideal candidate will have early childhood experience.
  
  

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**Job Specifications**

Minimum Education, Experience & Certification

• Master\'s Degree in a human services field and an Illinois license
  
  

or license eligibility as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor),

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LSW (License Social

Worker), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed

Marriage and Family Therapist), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist

(LCP).

• 2-3 years of experience working with youth and families preferred.
  
  

Providing therapy for young children and trauma therapy experiences

are helpful.

• Flexibility in scheduling is required; some evenings and/or Saturday
  
  

mornings may be required.

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Qualified candidates interested in part-time and full-time hours
  
  

will be considered.

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**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

• Conduct assessment interview with clients and families
• Provide crisis intervention counseling
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions
• Assist clients in developing solution-focused resolutions to
  
  

problems

• Make referrals to other community agencies when appropriate
• Provide public education
• Provide services in public settings such as schools, libraries,
  
  

restaurants, etc.

• Maintain files and client documentation in compliance with quality
  
  

assurance and procedures

• Close counseling cases following established protocol
• Provide follow-up counseling as necessary
• Maintain HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to agency policies
• Operate pursuant to federal and state laws, as well as professional
  
  

codes of ethics and codes of conduct

• Maintain professional ethics and behaviors
• Submit and keep current a weekly schedule of counseling sessions,
  
  

meetings, and office hours

• Meet for supervision
• Establish positive relationships and networks with community and
  
  

referral agencies

• Maintain positive working relationships with staff members
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Maintain licensure through continuing education and seek
  
  

professional development through conferences, trainings and CEUs

• Participate in Township related events as requested
• Perform overflow duties as needed
  
  

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**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

• Experience and working knowledge of treatment theory, techniques and
  
  

processes, including individual and family therapy dynamics,

focusing on adolescent and family orientation.

• Ability to evaluate ongoing treatment progress.
• Working knowledge of DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
  
  

Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).

• Ability to diagnose and complete psychosocial assessments.
• Knowledge of principles related to child and adolescent development.
• Skill in developing effective and productive therapeutic
  
  

relationships with clients and their families.

• Knowledge of federal, state laws and regulations, ethical standards
  
  

and code of c nduct in dealing with clients and the public.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
  
  

writing.

• Knowledge of basic computer and software programs.
  
  

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**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions**

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The physical

and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by

employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to sit

or stand for extended periods. Must possess mobility to work in a

standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including

a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite

interruptions, strength to lift up to 10 pounds, vision to read printed

materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate

in person and over the telephone.