Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Sacramento’s most vulnerable children and families!

OVERVIEW: The Therapist is responsible for providing individual, family and group therapy to residents in the Residential programs. The Therapist works closely with the county social workers and Cottage Facilitators, consulting and collaborating on client’s progress and treatment plans. The Therapist also serves as a program consultant to the Residential staff.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions
Meet with clients for individual, group and/or family therapy sessions. Assess clients’ needs and level of functioning.
In coordination with Clinical Program Manager, will utilize best and/or promising practices for treatment whenever possible.
This can include TF-CBT, Practice-Wise, ART and other evidenced-based practices.
Communicate with County Social Worker on issues concerning clients.
Conduct training for residential staff (both formal and within the milieu) in accordance with the program needs.
Serve as a consultant to Clinical Program Manager, Cottage Facilitators, Cottage Supervisors and Residential staff, including
but not limited to conducting staff training, providing clinical guidance and assisting in program implementation
Provide crisis counseling to children/families as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:
The licensed Therapist must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program
in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Licensed Therapists must possess a license issued by
the California BBS as an LMFT, LPCC or LCSW.

Unlicensed Therapists must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Unlicensed Therapists must also be registered by the California BBS as an ASW, AMFT or APCC. Must receive LMFT, LCSW or LPCC license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an associate to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.

One year of counseling experience is preferred. Experience working in a residential setting is desired. Prior experience with children, adolescents and families with emotional problems is preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
LCSW (ACSW), LMFT (AMFT), or LPPC (APCC).

If unlicensed, registration with the California BBS as an ASW, AMFT or APCC is required. Must receive MFT, LCSW license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.

Must receive and pass the First Aid, CPR, Medication Certification and Pro-Act Training courses offered through the Sacramento Children’s Home within the first three months of employment.

Must meet the requirements of the SCH Driving Qualifications policy

Must be at least 21 years of age.

BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at
www.kidshome.org/application.