Family Treatment Therapist

**POSITION SUMMARY: Provide individual and family services including counseling, therapy, and consultation on a continuum of care to children, youth, adults, and families who are experiencing serious problems that could lead to out of home placement or otherwise result in the dissolution of the family unit; AND/OR provide services to families whose children are in out-of-home placement and are working toward a case plan goal of reunification. Services may also include therapeutic support for adults experiencing behavioral health challenges, trauma, or family conflict, with the goal of strengthening family systems and promoting overall wellness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides both direct services and referral services to families involved with the Division of Social Services in a manner that is respectful and emphasizes the strengths of family members. 2. Provides assessments to determine family needs and prepare specific short- or long-term objectives with family members to meet those needs. 3. Uses a variety of treatment modalities as appropriate including individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and therapeutic classes designed to support emotional, behavioral, and relational wellness. 4. Provides and responds to crisis situations, providing timely and effective intervention. 5. Assumes 24-hour on-call duties with other staff. 6. Provides services in the family home, in the office, and in other settings as deemed necessary and appropriate based on clinical discretion and client needs. 7. Aligns family treatment therapy services with services delivered by the Foster Care Program Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor according to family preservation practices. ~~ ~~ 8. Maintains current and comprehensive written records to document client referrals, assessments, treatment plans, recommendations, treatment objectives, services provided, progress toward achieving the objectives, and closure summaries. 9. Offers recommendations to Courts, Division of Social Services, or other agencies as appropriate. 10. Performs duties and responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner, which does not negatively impact DSS, the clients or the credibility and effectiveness of the position. 11. Seeks and engages in continuing education to maintain current licenses and certifications and to maintain knowledge of best practices and current information concerning the position 12. Performs other duties as assigned. ** ** QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Must have knowledge of relevant models of treatment that support family preservation and family reunification. Must have knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders, crisis intervention methods, community resources, and rules and regulations specific to the profession. Must be in good standing with all appropriate professional associations or licensing agencies. Must have a valid driver's license for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy. Must pass a thorough background check including Criminal History and fingerprint check. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. ** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the Southern Ute Indian reservation, culture, and traditions. Able to speak and understand the Ute language. TERO preference.