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Child & Family Therapist

About The Rainbow Project, Inc…

We are an exciting, dynamic, & collaborative non-profit child & family counseling & resource clinic that specializes in providing evidence-based, trauma-informed prevention, early intervention, long-term treatment, & crisis response services.  These services include individual/family psychotherapy, in-home therapy, classroom observation/consultation, group therapy, & educational presentations.

Join a compassionate, healthy work environment that balances independence & teaming to promote personal & professional growth.  We are committed to cultural proficiency, social justice, & employee well-being. Employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including paid healthcare, dental, paid time off, sick time, and opportunity for matching retirement fund contributions, based on FTE status. Bilingual individuals & culturally-proficient applicants preferred.

Our clinic is centrally located in downtown Madison, WI with free, onsite parking!

Qualifications for Child, Adult & Family Therapist…

  • Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling & guidance, OR other degree required for licensure
  • License (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) REQUIRED
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required
  • Requires minimum of 2-5 years of experience working/volunteering with & knowledge of the following… 
  • Psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and/or groups 
  • Family dynamics & families affected by family violence, child maltreatment, & other traumatic experiences
  • Young children with special needs 
  • Knowledge of early child development, including attachment
  • Must be sensitive & responsive to the needs of diverse children & families
  • Must be at least 21-years-old, have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record (OR be able to obtain a license), & be willing to transport children & adults in your car
  • Must be able to work some evenings & occasional Saturdays

Responsibilities of Child, Adult & Family Therapist…

Direct Services…

  • Plan & implement a child, adult, & family treatment plan that includes assessment/evaluation, parent/caregiver education, home visits, referral, & outside consultation, as needed
  • Consult with caregivers & other clinical team members at The Rainbow Project, Inc. to coordinate services
  • Develop a therapeutic program for each caregiver, child, & family, to improve caregiver/child relationships, & may include caregiver/child sessions, & caregiver groups
  • Coordinate services with other agency representatives involved with the child, caregiver/s, & family, & participate in team meetings with social workers, counselors, foster parents, & others
  • Help caregivers find appropriate childcare, & facilitate successful integration in contacts with the same
  • Serve as a consultant to daycare/school/childcare staff, & provide referral services
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation
  • Provide referral & follow-up for families to other agencies, as needed; provide systems advocacy, when appropriate
  • Lead/co-lead children’s &/OR caregiver education & support groups

Other Duties…

  • Provide training for community organizations & other groups regarding assessment, treatment, & effects of maltreatment, domestic violence, & trauma experienced by families with young children, as well as child development, child behavior management, & children with special emotional/developmental needs
  • Participate in community organizations, task forces, & committees, as required
  • Participate in regular staff meetings & staff trainings
  • Share some fundraising & administrative responsibilities, & participate in program development & evaluation
  • Be familiar with legal issues, public assistance, caregivers’ rights, & children’s rights

To Apply…

To apply for this position, the following application & related materials should be completed by prospective applicants, & emailed to rpdesk@therainbowproject.net

  1. Application for Employment Form
  2. Application Questions
  3. Background Information Disclosure Form
  4. Demographics form

Application materials listed above are available on the “Careers” page of The Rainbow Project, Inc. website at www.therainbowproject.net/careers

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The Rainbow Project Inc.
831 East Washington Avenue
Madison WI 53703

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(608) 255-0457