The Child and Family Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for providing intake, assessment, individual, group, and family therapy services for children and adults, along with referral and follow-up support. Key duties include assessing children in the residential program, conducting various types of family sessions, and providing psycho-educational lectures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing, along with an active LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license. A minimum of two years of experience providing mental health services to families and children is required, with experience in the Native American/Alaskan Native community being a plus.
Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends required.
Wage
Range: $75,600.00 - $87,150.00 annual salary, Exempt If you are a motivated and dedicated Licensed Child & Family Therapist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company
Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the
Company: At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
Position
Overview: The Child and Family Mental Health Therapist will provide intake and assessment services for child and adult individuals, group and family therapy, and referral and follow-up services. Hours of work are flexible to meet program needs, with some evenings and weekends required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Sick Time
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Health Spending Account
401(k) With 4% Match
Inclement Weather Days
What you will do: Assess all children entering NARA residential program, implementing services as needed. Provide play therapy to children as indicated. Provide family therapy for adults involved with Family Involvement Team (FIT) program. Assess families entering residential treatment with children. Conduct family sessions with adult clients and their family members not in treatment. Conduct couples’ sessions, as needed, with adult clients entering treatment with their partners. Conduct parenting services as needed. Provide psycho-educational lectures to client community as needed. Provide mental health support to clients experiencing mental health crisis. Provide resources and consultation to counselors and Child Development Center (CDC) staff regarding mental health uses, children’s development and mental health uses, family dynamics and therapy, and other matters. Document in writing all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation in accordance with all governmental laws and guidelines. Participate in community mental health awareness and community outreach programs of NARA-NW. Provide mental health “on-call” services as needed.
QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or psychiatric nursing. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Minimum of two years’ experience providing mental health services to families and children. Experience working within the Native American / Alaskan Native community a plus. Alcohol and Drug Certification a plus. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members. Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Must pass criminal background and DMV checks. What’s in it for you? 14
Paid
Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above) 13 Paid Days of Sick Time 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days) $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% Match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days) Public Student Loan Forgiveness
NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC How to apply: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all! Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process. NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need. NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
