Job description

DCCCA has been a licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas since 2001. CPA staff work with foster parents to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. We believe in every child's right to a stable placement with trained foster parents who are dedicated to his or her emotional and physical well-being, their educational opportunity, and permanency with the birth or adoptive family.

The Child Placing Agency Therapist works with clients to engage in services, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group and family counseling.

Position Overview:

• Provides crisis/on call services and 24 hour, 7 days a week support to assigned foster families
• Facilitates an initial meeting with the client and the referral source (as appropriate) within the required time frames
• Engages and works in partnership with the client to complete the initial, comprehensive assessment, including a mental status exam, resulting diagnosis based on the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Develops treatment plan goals and objectives, in conjunction with the client
• Provides individual and in-home family therapy as needed
• Submits written and timely critical report in the event of a child or foster parent behavior or activity
• Coordinates services with community partners and maintains appropriate release of information
• Submits therapy dates and progress reports to the case team as requested for court
• Completes paperwork and progress notes within expected time frames

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work or other-related field is required
• Requires licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) at the master’s level
• Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, drug screening, and fingerprinting

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• family therapy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Master's level BSRB license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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