The Baby Fold·Urbana, Illinois
The Family Therapist assesses and provides voluntary therapy and support services to families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, creating treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions in the field.
Description The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Life & Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Headspace Care - coaching, therapy, & psychiatry Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services Candidly - student loan navigation support Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities
The Family Therapist is responsible for assessing and providing voluntary therapy and services to Central Illinois families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Services include in-home assessments, crisis and other therapeutic interventions, education, training, support groups, respite, advocacy and referrals to community services. Fully paid training for the Attachment & Trauma Fellowship Certification Program to advance your career.
Work
Schedule: Flexible, 37.5 hours/week, must be available evenings to meet client needs, with flex time
Location: Home office based in Urbana, IL but position is field-based with most time in the field visiting clients in Central IL.
$60,320 - $72,540/year salary/exempt
Assessment: Conducts mental health assessments. Service/Treatment Planning: With the input of client families, plans services and treatments/therapy that will strengthen and support the families and focus child(ren). All Individualized Treatment Plans must be Medicaid Rule 132 and COA compliant. Mentoring, Advocating, Supporting, and Educating: In accordance with the service goals, provides mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike. Therapeutic Interventions: Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions (therapy) that will support the focus child(ren) and their families to enhance their overall level of functioning. Record keeping: Documentation must meet agency and grant funding requirements for timeliness, completeness and accuracy. Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.
The Baby Fold has a long history of excellence and is a well-respected leader in the area of attachment and trauma training. With the goal of helping individuals and providers offer the highest possible level of care to children and families, The Baby Fold has created an Attachment and Trauma Fellowship and Certification Program. Earning this prestigious credential attracts top talent from across the country allowing masters-level therapists to share their expertise throughout the nation and improve our world.
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required. Valid Driver's license with adequate insurance and driving record. Must be available some weekday evenings and be comfortable with frequent travel to visit clients in their homes LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred, OR will have mentorship toward licensure Currently seeking either Licensed applicants (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) OR Unlicensed applicants with approved Master's Degrees with opportunities to advance!
Market context
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