Builders Therapist

Overview

At Coastal Horizons
, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are seeking a motivated and passionate HOMEBUILDERS® Therapist to join our team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, explore our exciting positions with us.

JOB TITLE: HOMEBUILDERS® Therapist

SUPERVISED BY: HOMEBUILDERS® Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human services area.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families.
• A valid driver’s license and/or government-issued  required. Must have reliable transportation.

• The Supervisor shall be 100% dedicated FTE to the HOMEBUILDERS® program.
• Conduct behaviorally specific, interactive, and holistic assessments of the family.
• Develop a Service Plan, in collaboration with the family, the local child welfare agency and others, within one (1) week of the start of service.
• Apply evidence-based practices in the model, including motivational interviewing, behavioral parent training, cognitive-behavior therapy, and relapse prevention strategies to facilitate behavior change.
• Teach family members a variety of skills, including child behavior management, effective discipline, positive behavioral support, communication skills, problem-solving skills, safety planning, and help families establish daily routines through direct teaching, role playing/practicing, coaching and prompting, audio/visual aids, written materials, and homework.
• Provide core services structured through the HOMEBUILDERS® model, delivering intensive in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and life-skills education for families with children at imminent risk of placement to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement.
• Therapists are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Carry two (2) cases at a time with a third case opened when a current case is nearing closure.
• Assist families in meeting basic needs by connecting to concrete goods and services, while teaching them to sustain these gains independently.
• Provide counseling, child development knowledge, parenting skills, anger management, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with formal and informal community resources to link families with timely resources and identify barriers to access.
• Prior to the conclusion of services, develop a written plan to maintain progress and identify ongoing needs in partnership with the family.
• Be trained, and required to use, the HOMEBUILDERS® data management system known as the Exponent Case Management (ECM) system.

• Must be available to attend twelve days of training in the first year of employment and any additional trainings necessary to perform duties.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of available community resources and coordination efforts for clients with mental health and substance use problems.
• Prior experience with HOMEBUILDERS® Model or proven adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Ability to represent the agency professionally and build rapport with the community.
• Ability to determine appropriate community services and agencies to meet client needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to network and coordinate efforts between outreach, treatment, and support systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as required, including mobility and safety considerations for field work; able to transport clients when needed.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work with occasional lifting or moving of objects; vision adequacy for reading and verifying work.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Educational loan repayment programs & career growth.
• Retirement savings plan/401K.
• Paid time off, rollover hours, and 14 paid holidays.
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us  look forward to reviewing your application!

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.