Behavioral Therapist
Company: TFI Family Connections LLC
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSIGN ON BONUS: $5,000Average Salary is $70,000
(including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential,
etc.) -
Are you passionate about providing quality care and treatment
services to Oklahoma's children and families? TFI Connections is
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Foster Care
Worker to join our team! -
If you have a master's degree and are licensed to provide therapy
services (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or are a candidate for licensure), we
would love to teach you the rest!As a Therapeutic Foster Care
Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing therapy and
support to families who foster Oklahoma's children. Your primary
responsibilities include coordinating services, collaborating with
internal and external community partners, creating treatment plans,
and implementing evidence-based practices. -
Qualifications:
- Licensed therapist or under supervision: Valid therapist
license in Oklahoma or actively working towards licensure under
supervision (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- Experience in foster care: Previous experience in foster care,
especially in a therapeutic capacity, is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices: Familiarity with
therapeutic interventions and practices for children and
families.
- Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written
communication skills for effective collaboration with partners,
foster children, and families.
- Empathy and compassion: Ability to empathize with and support
foster children and their families, understanding their unique
challenges.Responsibilities:
- Coordinate services: Collaborate with foster families,
biological families, and professionals to ensure comprehensive
service delivery to foster children.
- Collaborate with partners: Maintain effective working
relationships with internal team members, community agencies, and
service providers.
- Conduct assessments: Perform thorough assessments of foster
children and families to identify needs, strengths, and growth
areas.
- Develop treatment plans: Create individualized treatment plans
based on assessments, incorporating evidence-based practices and
therapeutic interventions.
- Provide therapy and support: Deliver therapy and support to
foster children and families using various therapeutic
modalities.
- Monitor progress: Regularly evaluate foster children's progress
and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintain documentation: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of
all interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress
notes.
- Advocate for foster children: Ensure foster children's voices
are heard and rights are protected.
- Stay informed: Keep current on best practices, research, and
developments in therapeutic foster care.Why Work for TFI Family
Connections?We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible
scheduling, 20 days of personal leave in your first year (25 days
after year one), 12 paid holidays, longevity bonuses, and tuition
reimbursement. Join a fantastic team dedicated to our mission and
vision of strengthening families and being nationally recognized
for excellence in service, education, and advocacy. -
Make a difference in a child's life-join our team today!To apply,
please visit: www.tfifamily.org/employment -TFI is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. -
Keywords: TFI Family Connections LLC, Oklahoma City , Behavioral Therapist, Other , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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