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
- Application for Employment Form
- Application Questions
- Background Information Disclosure Form
- 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
Fax...
(608) 255-0457