Family Therapist - $20/hr+
Company: TFI Family Connections LLC
Location: Topeka
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionAverage hourly rate: $23.00 (including wage,
incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)
Are you passionate about providing quality care and treatment
services to Oklahoma's children and families? TFI Connections is
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Foster Care
Worker to join our team! If you have a master's degree and are
licensed to provide therapy services (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or are a
candidate for licensure), we would love to teach you the rest!As a
Therapeutic Foster Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in
providing therapy and support to families who foster Oklahoma's
children. Your primary responsibilities include coordinating
services, collaborating with internal and external community
partners, creating treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based
practices.
If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of foster
children and their families, apply today!
Qualifications:
- Licensed therapist or under supervision: Valid therapist
license in Oklahoma or actively working towards licensure under
supervision (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- Experience in foster care: Previous experience in foster care,
especially in a therapeutic capacity, is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices: Familiarity with
therapeutic interventions and practices for children and
families.
- Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written
communication skills for effective collaboration with partners,
foster children, and families.
- Empathy and compassion: Ability to empathize with and support
foster children and their families, understanding their unique
challenges.
- Organizational skills: Strong organizational and time
management skills for coordinating services and managing
caseloads.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adapt and work in
a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license: Must have a valid driver's license and
reliable transportation.Responsibilities:
- Coordinate services: Collaborate with foster families,
biological families, and professionals to ensure comprehensive
service delivery to foster children.
- Collaborate with partners: Maintain effective working
relationships with internal team members, community agencies, and
service providers.
- Conduct assessments: Perform thorough assessments of foster
children and families to identify needs, strengths, and growth
areas.
- Develop treatment plans: Create individualized treatment plans
based on assessments, incorporating evidence-based practices and
therapeutic interventions.
- Provide therapy and support: Deliver therapy and support to
foster children and families using various therapeutic
modalities.
- Monitor progress: Regularly evaluate foster children's progress
and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintain documentation: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of
all interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress
notes.
- Advocate for foster children: Ensure foster children's voices
are heard and rights are protected.
- Stay informed: Keep current on best practices, research, and
developments in therapeutic foster care.Why Work for TFI Family
Connections?We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible
scheduling, 20 days of personal leave in your first year (25 days
after year one), 12 paid holidays, longevity bonuses, and tuition
reimbursement. Join a fantastic team dedicated to our mission and
vision of strengthening families and being nationally recognized
for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.
Make a difference in a child's life-join our team today!To apply,
please visit: www.tfifamily.org/employment -TFI is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. -
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