What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Child & Family Therapist position at Ryther?
Outpatient Child & Family Therapist (Independently/Fully Licensed and Associate Level)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy, which address the needs of the client within the context of the individual's home and community.
- Develop initial psychosocial assessments, problems lists, and treatment plans.
- Provide intensive home-based services if indicated and in accordance with designated treatment plan.
- Provide required case management services and inter-agency collaboration.
- May provide crisis services to clients and families.
- Collaborate with schools and other systems involved with the client according to the clinical need
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
- Counselor with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Full or Associate licensure in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience working with children and youth
- Acceptance and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.
Who Are We?
Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families facing complex challenges. We’re dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach, and teach so that every client we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life. We hope you'll join our team of amazing therapists!
Depending on your experience your salary would be $58,500-$72,060 (with an increase for groups, language skills, and having an SUDP/T). Each week, you'll work 3 days at school, and the other days can be virtual or in-person at our main campus. At least two of those days, will be until 7pm.
At Ryther we believe in the importance of reducing barriers and meeting clients and families in their community. This opens access to care and allows clients/families to be in their natural and trusted environment while working toward recovery. Therefore, all our therapists see some or all their clients in the community. This includes meeting clients in public spaces, in their homes and in partnership sites (such as schools or drop-in centers).
The Fun Stuff!
Benefits of working at Ryther include a good work life balance, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 accrued sick days, 5 personal days, and paid holidays. We provide medical, dental, and vision benefits (we pay your deductible!), 403b retirement options, and professional development funds. Ryther is a recognized and accredited non-profit (501c3) which qualifies for the federal public student loan forgiveness program.
Our social justice mission and trauma informed framework are the basis for our everyday work and internal processes.
Ryther seeks to create a work environment that reflects the diverse community that it serves. People of color, LGBTQIA, persons with disabilities, and multi-lingual individuals encouraged to apply. Our diversity is our strength!
Do work that makes a difference both on Ryther's campus and at our Partnership sites! To apply, please send cover letter and resume! We hope to see you soon!
Salary : $58,500 - $72,060
