Job Summary and Responsibilities
Providing outpatient individual or family therapy to Family Tree clients referred from one of our 3 shelter programs, our Homelessness Program, or our Community Based Services programs. Services may be provided via telehealth on Zoom, from our Marshall Street building, or at an “on-site” clinic at a shelter location.
-These services will be billed to Medicaid. Must be able to document promptly and thoroughly, with an expectation to diagnose, assess, treatment plan, and note sessions.
-This position may be paid 5-10 hours per week at 25.00/hour. Mileage will be reimbursed for travel to locations outside Marshall St office.
Services:
Provide time-limited, home-based case management and supportive services (brief psychotherapy, suggestions or intervention strategies) with youth and families referred by child welfare to help increase the stability of families who are struggling with various systemic challenges. Support families in increasing their overall functioning and access to community resources to help the family reduce their involvement with additional child welfare services, and to help the youth remain successfully in the home.
Example Activities
•Under weekly supervision, provide resources and referrals to families to address presenting issues including youth behavior beyond control of parent, concerning parenting behaviors, behavioral health, and additional struggles faced by clients.
•Create thorough non-clinical assessment, formulate treatment plan, and implement corresponding interventions working toward positive outcomes.
•Provide basic psycho-education, crisis management strategies, substance use education, emotional support, behavioral and family interaction improvement strategies (communication skills, conflict de-escalation, etc.)
•Maintain thorough, timely, accurate, and objective documentation including: progress notes, assessment, treatment plan, discharge documentation, and management of electronic health record charts
•Work independently in various settings (office, client home, community, etc.), communicate effectively, and connect meaningfully with a diverse population, multiple providers, community resources, and governmental agencies.
•Contribute to clinical and overall program development.
•Participate as needed in outreach presentations and activities.
•Facilitate quality assurance of cases per agency requirements and funding source guidelines.
•Follow all abuse/neglect reporting requirements.
•Follow all applicable laws, policies, and professional ethical standards, including those governing service provision and confidentiality (HIPAA, Colorado Revised Statutes, Federal Drug and Alcohol Confidentiality Law, and Family Tree policies).
Job Details
Location: 3805 Marshall St. Wheat Ridge CO 80033 and on site in community
Program: Community Family Resource Team
Full/Part time Status: Part-time 10 hrs/week
Pay Rate: $25.00/hr
Compensation for mileage from Wheat Ridge office.
Getting Started
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and brief cover letter to Rebekah Hawthorne, Director of Volunteer Engagement at rhawthorne@thefamilytree.org.
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations
Family Tree is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Family Tree is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 303- 403.5884, or by email at dberridge@thefamilytree.org