Mental Health Therapist/Counselor: Homebuilders (Spokane, WA)
WHO WE ARE
The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is an international leader in providing services that keep children safe, strengthen families, and reduce out of home placement. We provide a range of in-home counseling services, including the HOMEBUILDERS® model of Intensive Family Preservation Services, Functional Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and more. Social justice is a foundational value of our organization, and we are fully committed to creating an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive agency culture where all staff and clients thrive.
WHO WE WANT TO HIRE
We are looking for therapists/counselors with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. We are currently hiring a full-time therapist in our HOMEBUILDERS® program, with the option of starting part-time and working up to full-time if desired. The ideal candidate will live in Spokane county or be willing to relocate.
Homebuilders therapists:
- Maintain a small caseload of 2-3 families.
- Work with families in their homes and community locations.
- Schedule client sessions at times that are most helpful to families.
- Maintain availability to respond to their assigned families, or arrange coverage within their team if unavailable.
WHAT WE OFFER
We provide a supportive team environment, clinical supervision, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits.
Excellent Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental plan
- 15 paid vacation days during the first year, increasing to 20 days by year 3
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 2 paid personal days per year
- 11 holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan (5% agency contribution)
- Agency issued cell phone
- Licensure supervision for LICSW, MFT and LMHC
- Employee assistance program
- PSLF and other loan forgiveness programs
Competitive Compensation
- HIRING BONUS: $5,000 - Paid over 18 months
- Master's degree: $60,078 - $64,556 annual salary, DOE
- Bachelor's degree: $54,190 - $58,261 annual salary, DOE
- Paid mileage and paid travel time
- 5% bilingual salary add-on for some languages
- This is a non-exempt position that qualifies for overtime compensation
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field; experience working with child/youth and families with mental health needs.
- Valid Washington State Department of Health counseling credential.
- Qualify as a Mental Health Professional; Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with no restrictions; good driving record (no serious infractions in past 5 years); vehicle in good working condition; automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.
- Meet state / contract requirements for transporting clients and for unrestricted access to children (e.g., no crimes or negative actions that would affect background clearance, no driving infractions that prohibit transportation of clients).
- Residence in Spokane county.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs (including some evenings and weekends).
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and must live in designated service area.
Need More Information?
Additional information about IFD and this position is on our website: www.institutefamily.org.
IFD participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.
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This is a full time position