Therapeutic Foster Family Specialist - Hybrid

Overview

Join our Team as a Licensed Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist. We seek individuals who identify with our values and are committed to serving others and making a difference in their lives.

Annual Rate: $70,000

This is a hybrid position with remote case management and travel required throughout the assigned area for home therapy visits.

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off in the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

• The Therapeutic Foster Family Home (TFFH) Specialist conducts initial assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Conducts trauma screening and trauma assessments or refers to a therapist qualified in trauma assessment.
• Engages primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Implements a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision using ongoing assessments and monitoring.
• Provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with evidenced-based practices and trauma-informed care principles, including but not limited to: individual, family, and group therapy according to treatment plans; maintaining contact with the client and foster parent at least weekly; monthly staffing with the Child Welfare Case Management Provider (CWCMP) worker; and on-going documentation and updates every 90 days.
• Assures families have access to a therapist 24/7 by participating in on-call rotation.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field; licensure required. Provisional licensure acceptable.
• 2+ years' experience working with children who have family, educational or emotional disturbances; experience working with family issues preferred.
• Knowledge of family systems theory, social ecological theory, behavioral therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT preferred), pragmatic family therapies, and child development research.
• Must meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes; capable of travel within counties covered by the caseload.
• Must be available 24/7 on-call crisis intervention and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Note:
  
  This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Eckerd Connects  Therapeutic Foster Family Home (TFFH) care is a distinct, powerful model of care that combines elements of traditional foster care and residential treatment centers. TFFH programs provide individualized and intensive treatment for children and adolescents who would otherwise be placed in institutional settings or traditional foster care settings, addressing emotional, behavioral, and medical needs.

It is paramount that an active, evolving relationship and dialogue be maintained among TFFH professionals, foster families, and children in care to address concerns and issues effectively.

1999 N. Amidon Avenue Suite 105, Wichita, KS 67203

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