Bilingual Family Therapist at Exchange Family Center in Durham, NC

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Family Therapist

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Durham, NC – Hybrid (Casual, Flexible Work Environment)

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Parenting of Adolescents Program Manager, the role of the Family Therapist is to provide in-home therapy, utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models to adolescents and caregivers involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the Juvenile Justice and Child Protective Service systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides therapy to youth and their families utilizing the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program models

· Meets with families 1 to 3 times per week in the home, office, community and via telehealth

· Supports families involved with the program in court, school meetings and with prosocial youth activities

· Administers and collects pre and post-test measures for families involved with the program

· Completes exams; writes weekly summaries and session plans; videotapes sessions according to model fidelity

· Participates in weekly group and individual supervision

· Attends community events and meetings as needed

· Facilitates groups for teens and families when provided

· All other tasks as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum degree: Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Marriage and Family Counseling

· Either Provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A))

· Certified or willing to become certified in the Multidimensional Family Therapy model (MDFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

· Must have reliable transportation for regular home and community visits

· Experience working with families and youth

· Highly effective organizational and time management skills

· Strong adherence to model fidelity