Family Support Counselor jobs in Bellingham, WA

Brigid Collins Family Support Center is a nonprofit organization operating in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Our mission is to end child abuse. We are achieving this by supporting families with the education and resources they need to ensure that every child can reach their full potential. We are a tenacious, optimistic, enthusiastic, passionate, flexible, good-humored group and actively contribute to a culture of appreciation. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes wellness and personal and professional growth.

We are currently seeking a Family Therapist, In-Home Counselor to join our Parenting Support Program team, serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Family Therapist In-Home Counselor

Group: J Advanced Specialties

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Programs

Starting Wage: $25 - $30, DOE

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Purpose: 

The Family Therapist, In-Home Counselor provides evidence-based services in clients' homes. Their goal is to assist families with parenting strategies, advocacy skills, household management support, communication skills, community resources, crisis stabilization, and counseling to prevent out-of-home placement of children, support successful reunification for children with their biological families, and decrease safety concerns and conflict. Applicants must have experience working with parents, caregivers, and children. The Family Therapist In-Home Counselor must be able to work collaboratively and have a high level of self-management. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage referrals for appointments and meet contract timelines for client engagement.
• Provide high-quality, in-home services to children, families, and caregivers using evidence-based practices, assessments, coaching, and teaching sessions.
• Screen for emergent family needs and support crisis stabilization as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive family assessment and collaborate with family and professionals to set goals for the service.
• Implement new parenting techniques, problem-solving strategies, and life management skills that address risks, challenges, and individual parenting styles.
• Empower problem-solving and self-sufficiency and strengthen connections to available community resources.
• Complete required paperwork by due dates including case notes and billing.
• Maintain DOH licensure requirements.
• Complete and maintain training and quality assurance activities per contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, referrers, community partners, and model trainers/consultants.
• Attend agency mandatory meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Master’s degree required. Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Social Worker with the State of Washington required. Two years of relevant professional experience are required. Prior training and experience with evidence-based parenting curricula and treatment models for childhood trauma are preferred. Fluency in Spanish and English desired.

Benefits: 

• Positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Brigid Collins provides the required supervision for associate-level therapists to obtain their Licensure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employer contribution to Brigid Collins’ 403(B) retirement account after one year.
• Agency-issued laptop and cell phone.
• Paid mileage for required work outside of the office the employee is based out of or the employee's home.