Child & Family Therapist - Bilingual - Para Las Familias

$33.00 to $36.00/hour (Associates)

About ECS/ Why work for us?

We want you to apply because we believe everyone can make a positive impact. By joining ECS, you will directly improve the lives of children and their families and those facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders in San Diego. Your unique skillset will be embraced as we work to break systemic barriers and create a more equitable society. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Mission

Our mission is to break barriers and transform communities through programs rooted in our tradition of action and faith in God.

Purpose

Our purpose is to cultivate a strong, vibrant, and just San Diego region.

Vision

Our overall vision is to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential.

Core Values: Belonging – Respect – Empowerment – Exploration – Stewardship

Position

Child & Family Therapist - Bilingual

Reports to: Program Manager

Funding source

County of San Diego Children’s Mental Health, Healthy Development Services-First 5 Commission of San Diego, Head Start and SBCS.

General description

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Child and Family Therapist (CFT) is responsible for assessing and providing behavior intervention and family therapy services in preschools, the home, child care, and/or other community based settings to children 0 to 12 years old and their families. The CFT provides attachment-based treatment with some behavioral interventions, as well as case management and care coordination services for children and their families at Para Las Families (PLF).

Essential functions

• 1.
• Provide attachment and trauma focused behavior intervention services to children 0 to 12 years old in the home, preschool and other community settings.
• 2.
• Develop individualized intervention plans that incorporate the behavior/emotional needs of the child and address other factors impacting the family.
• 3.
• Collaborate with caregivers, case manager, rehab workers, care coordination, school staff, social service, health and welfare, and local community agencies to provide maximum care coordination and encourage participation from all parties involved in the implementation of the intervention plan.