Child & Family Therapist

WHAT WE OFFER OUR TEAM:

• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Amazing culture
• Focus on wellbeing/work-life balance
• Mental health benefits
• Remote work
• Fulfilling careers

As an expression of our commitment to our staff and clients, Akin provides extensive professional training and development for employees. Child & Family Therapists receive a robust, individualized training package specific to their position that includes evidence-based therapies, including certification where applicable. Therapeutic models may include Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security, Incredible Years, Celebrating Families!, CBT+, Trauma-Focused CBT and more! We believe that everyone benefits from this investment when families receive high-quality services from staff equipped with the cutting-edge tools to help families reach their full potential.

AS A CHILD AND FAMILIY THERAPIST YOU WILL:

Provide ongoing clinical and/or case management services to a diverse Akin consumer population including specialized treatment services in a variety of settings conducts intake, assessment, and diagnosis.

• Conduct initial consumer screening intake and assessment
• Assess and determines consumer diagnosis/service need
• Develop treatment/service plans and/or make appropriate community referral
• Implement treatment/service plans using a variety of therapeutic/educational interventions in a variety of locations and settings
• Perform treatment/service evaluations and follow-up
• Perform routine administrative duties associated with a clinical setting
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate community resources
• Advocate for the values of a diverse population within CHSW and the Community

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is required, plus 2 to 4 years’ clinical practice with children, youth, and families that was gained under the supervision of a mental health professional recognized by the state of Washington
• Required Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential (obtained after hire)
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required
• Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required within 30 days
• A one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens training required within 30 days
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Successful completion of a drivers check if position requires driving on a regular basis (at least three times per week) or drives consumers. Must not have more than two driving incidents within the last three years

* Must have 1-3 year’s experience to pass licensure exam to progress to Child & Family Therapist (licensed)

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position is $26.53-$37.15. The starting salary range for this position is $26.53-$29.19 DOE for external candidates.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave each year, one personal day each year, and will accrue one sick day per month (pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees will also enjoy 14 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We also offer EAP and mental health benefits.