Friday, July 13, 2012

In Home Functional Family Therapist for King County - Institute for Family Development (King County)

In Home Functional Family Therapist for King County (King County)

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In Home Functional Family Therapist for King County

The Institute for Family Development (www.institutefamily.org ) is a dynamic nonprofit recognized internationally as a leader in providing a range of innovative and cost-effective in-home services to children and families. We are Washington State's largest provide provider of Evidence Based Programs for children and families involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Founded in 1982, the Institute's mission is to develop, deliver and disseminate evidence based child welfare programs to keep children safe, strengthen families and reduce the need for placing children into state-funded care. Every day our employees make a difference in the lives of children and families by bringing their unique talents and skills to their work.

We currently have an opening for a full-time salaried Functional Family Therapist in King County to serve families referred by the King County Juvenile Probation.

Functional Family Therapy (www.fftinc.com) is an internationally recognized, evidence-based program for at-risk youth ages 10 to 18 and their families. FFT Therapists provide weekly home-based family therapy sessions over a 3 to 4 month period utilizing the Functional Family Therapy model. A full-time therapist carries a caseload of 10 to 12 families at any given time, with most client appointments occurring in the afternoon and evening hours.

We offer a supportive team environment, excellent supervision, and comprehensive training. The person filling this FFT therapist position must be available to attend FFT training in Tacoma on August 13-15, 2012. Flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including: 4 weeks vacation, 12 days sick leave, 11 holidays, medical and dental benefits, mileage compensation, profit sharing and a retirement plan.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human services field and two years of relevant experience; MSW or MA preferred. Candidates with bilingual skills and/or bicultural background, or experience working with diverse populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Valid driver's license and vehicle in good working condition. Must live in King County.

For more information, call (253) 874-3630 or, to apply, e-mail resume and cover letter to Paula Eronson at peronson@institutefamily.org

Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.

Position open until filled.

  • Location: King County
  • Compensation: Starting salary range for Bachelor's level is $27,420 - $32,917 and Master's lev
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