Family Therapist

Provides family-based counseling, intervention, and specialized therapy as well as individual, group, and couples work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural issues within this community; • Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate counseling, therapeutic intervention, and crisis management models and techniques; • Skill in conducting bio-psycho-social assessments, developing treatment plans, and assessing treatment effectiveness; • Skills in assessing and treating perpetrators of domestic violence • Skill in conducting psycho-educational groups; • Effective oral and written communication skills; • Skill in interacting with clients from various social, economic, cultural, spiritual and psychological backgrounds; • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships within Wassaja Family Services and with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and Federal agencies; • Skill in handling and overseeing a complex caseload; • Knowledge and use of ethical standards to guide practice; • Knowledge of tribal and federal confidentiality and child welfare statutes, rules, case law and policies; • Skill in establishing and maintaining confidential records and information; • Knowledge of community and social service resources and programs; • Skill in operating a personal computer and ability to utilize word processing and database software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: 1. Masters degree in social work, psychology, sociology or a related field. Two years (five years preferred) experience in a mental health or social services environment as a youth, couples or family therapist/counselor, or drug & alcohol counselor. 3. Current Arizona license as a behavioral health professional 4. Current Arizona driver’s license and ability to meet FMYN insurance standards. 5. Prefer person to be licensed to provide mental health and substance abuse services 6. Prefer certification in Domestic Violence offender treatment 7. Prefer person to have experience working in Tribal communities.

Assess, develop and provide counseling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families (in office and homes); complete bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment plans; write reports; may attend court sessions to provide recommendations for treatment and/or disposition. Develop and implement plans to re-integrate children into the family; work with individuals or families addressing co-occurring disorders; develop and/or provide parenting skills programs; work at times outside normal business hours; perform other duties as assigned or required.

$65,350.37 to $78,420.44 (DOE)