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Child and Family Therapist

Special Kids Special Families
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About us

Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) is a Colorado 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1998 in Colorado Springs. As a 25-year-old nonprofit, we are seeking talented and passionate individuals eager to join our mission and make a difference in the disabilities space by helping us create a one-of-a-kind therapeutic experience and continuum of care. Our goal is to support and strengthen children and their families and change the trajectory of their lives by teaching them coping skills, providing emotional support, and promoting healthy living habits that build successful lives and family units.

Duties

We are looking for a Child and Family Therapist who is motivated by having the ability to make a life-changing difference for the people we are blessed to serve. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pull alongside kiddos and their families in a variety of settings and offer help and hope and the promise of a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Our Child and Family Therapist is part of our Behavioral Health team but integrated into all programs to provide counseling services and skills training, employing behavioral health / management strategies to serve individuals, children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families. Services will be provided at SKSF's Zach's Place daycare / respite center, our admin facility and in the foster setting.

Population We Serve

  • Children with varying special needs and behavioral challenges enrolled at our Zach's Place daycare and respite center, the only licensed daycare center in the region providing services to children with disabilities.
  • Parents and families of children with disabilities.
  • Children currently living in an out-of-home placement with the goal of returning home to their families.
  • Parents needing support and parenting skills development to better care for and meet the needs of their children who are being prepared to return home.
  • Children and adults with developmental disabilities to strength and support their families.

Work Environment

  • Counseling services to be provided onsite at our daycare center, our administration building, and in the community when appropriate.
  • Documentation can be completed remotely in our EHR and must be completed within 24 hours of each session.
  • Mon-Friday 10 : 00am- 6 : 00pm.
  • Office, community and in-home locations.

    • Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • The ability to visualize a system of care never seen before and the drive and grit to bring it to fruition.
  • Highly collaborative mindset
  • Strong crisis management skills
  • Strong organizational skills to manage caseloads, documentation, and scheduling.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health principles and techniques
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches (preferred).
  • Experience working therapeutically with a specified population (preferred).
  • Training and certification in evidence-based skills training / parenting program provided

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field (M.A., M.S., MSW, MFT).
  • Fully Licensed / Candidates and Interns are welcome to apply.
  • Supervision towards licensure available for LPC / MFT and interns.

    • BENEFITS INCLUDE : Health Insurance; Life Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401K with company match; free childcare; Paid time off and Referral Program

    Salary Description

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    Salary : $67,000 - $70,000

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