Youth Therapist - Selma, United States - Health Connect America

Description

Are you a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in need? We are actively seeking a Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist to join our dynamic team in the Selma, Alabama area. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the emotional and mental well-being of children in therapeutic foster care settings. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

What will I be doing?

As a Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist, your primary responsibility will be to provide individual and family therapy to children placed in therapeutic foster care. You will collaborate closely with foster parents, caseworkers, and other professionals to develop and implement treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each child. This includes conducting assessments, developing therapeutic interventions, and monitoring progress. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to foster parents in implementing trauma-informed care strategies, creating a nurturing environment for the children.

Am I a good fit?

We are looking for a therapist with a strong background in providing therapeutic services to children and families. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a diverse group of individuals. A compassionate and empathetic approach is essential, along with the ability to build trusting relationships with both children and foster parents. Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt therapeutic techniques to the unique needs of each child are key qualities we are seeking in a candidate. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children through therapeutic interventions, you are an excellent fit for this role.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in the Social Services field.
• Two years' experience with youth or families

Health Connect America and its companies are a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider(s). It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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