Child, Adult & Family Therapist

Qualifications for Child, Adult & Family Therapist

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling & guidance, OR other degree required for licensure 

• License (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) REQUIRED 

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required 

• Requires minimum of 2-5 years of experience working/volunteering with & knowledge of the following…  

• Psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and/or groups   

• Family dynamics & families affected by family violence, child maltreatment, & other traumatic experiences 

• Young children with special needs  

• Knowledge of early child development, including attachment 

• Must be sensitive & responsive to the needs of diverse children & families 

• Must be at least 21-years-old, have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record (OR be able to obtain a license), & be willing to transport children & adults in your car 

• Must be able to work some evenings & occasional Saturdays 

Responsibilities of Child, Adult & Family Therapist

Direct Services

• Plan & implement a child, adult, & Family treatment plan that includes assessment/evaluation, parent/caregiver education, home visits, referral, & outside consultation, as needed 

• Consult with caregivers & other clinical team members at The Rainbow Project, Inc. to coordinate services 

• Develop a therapeutic program for each caregiver, child, & Family, to improve caregiver/child relationships, & may include caregiver/child sessions, & caregiver groups 

• Coordinate services with other agency representatives involved with the child, caregiver/s, & Family, & participate in team meetings with social workers, counselors, foster parents, & others 

• Help caregivers find appropriate childcare, & facilitate successful integration in contacts with the same 

• Serve as a consultant to daycare/school/childcare staff, & provide referral services 

• Maintain up-to-date documentation 

• Provide referral & follow-up for families to other agencies, as needed; provide systems advocacy, when appropriate 

• Lead/co-lead children’s &/OR caregiver education & support groups 

Other Duties

• Provide training for community organizations & other groups regarding assessment, treatment, & effects of maltreatment, domestic violence, & trauma experienced by families with young children, as well as child development, child behavior management, & children with special emotional/developmental needs 

• Participate in community organizations, task forces, & committees, as required 

• Participate in regular staff meetings & staff trainings 

• Share some fundraising & administrative responsibilities, & participate in program development & evaluation 

• Be familiar with legal issues, public assistance, caregivers’ rights, & children’s rights