What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist for Daycare Center position at Children & Families of Iowa?
Description
Children & Families of Iowa is recognized as a leading non-profit service provider. As a Clinician on our Behavioral Health team, you will be supported by a dedicated team offering services to those in need. This role works under the guidance of the assigned Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing professional therapy and counseling to children and families at our Child Development Center. This position offers flexible hours.
Why you'll love working here:
- 80 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment
- Up to 480 hours of accrued paid sick hours
- 8 paid holidays
- Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision
- Company provided life insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance
- STD and LTD
- 401k with Company Match
- EAP
- Employee Referral Program
The impactful work you'll be doing:
- Provide professional, trauma-informed therapy, from infants to adults, following the guidelines and policies of the program in which they are served. This includes ongoing in-office therapy and counseling for individuals, families, and groups to address issues driving treatment. Flexibility in working hours is required to meet with families of children at the Child Development Center (CDC).
- Offer clinical consultation to the CDC staff and contribute to therapeutic interventions for children in the classroom. Attend and/or provide input during quarterly staff meetings for children in the therapeutic classroom.
- Deliver evidence-based Child-Parent Psychotherapy to support therapy for children aged 0-5 and their families.
- Complete Special Needs Assessments for children requiring therapeutic childcare.
- Perform all necessary record-keeping and reporting to meet agency and external requirements. This includes developing and maintaining goal-oriented treatment plans, communicating with other agencies, programs, and clients, as well as writing therapy notes and discharge summaries to track progress and ensure effective care. Coordinate clinical aspects of assigned program areas for smooth and efficient facilitation.
- Assess the need for and coordinate community resources and referrals for families at the Child Development Center.
- Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions provided by the mental health team and the CDC program.
- Meet the required billable hour expectation of 20-25 hours per week.
Be a part of something extraordinary!
Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
For more information on the services our organization provides, please see our website at www.cfiowa.org
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, with experience in family and individual counseling. A strong understanding of human dynamics and trauma-informed care is required, or a willingness to receive trauma-informed training. Must be licensed or soon to be licensed in Iowa. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those fluent in additional languages to apply!
