Child & Family Therapist II OR Trainee
Elkhorn, WI 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services toparents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

  • Foster Care

  • Treatment Foster Care

  • Adoption

  • Respite Care

  • Child Advocacy Centers

  • Family Case Management

  • Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

Responsibilities

  • The Child and Family Therapist II (CFT II) is critical to the success of the Children's Wisconsin's Mental and Behavioral Health strategy by increasing Access, reducing Stigma, engaging in Early Detection, Prevention and Education.
  • Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting, using evidence based/informed, trauma informed, and inclusive practices.
  • Actively engages the child, their family, and caregivers in treatment and recovery planning.
  • Provides consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, and community.
  • Participates in activities and initiatives related to the MBH strategy.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
  • Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of Wisconsin and satisfy continuing education requirements.

A fully licensed therapist is preferred, but please note a QTT or a candidate working towards their clinical licensure would be considered as well.

Additional Requirements

  • Preferred experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy using Evidence-Based Practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with caregivers, colleagues, medical staff, and community partners.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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