Clinical Social Worker, Cherish Program
At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.
Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.
Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join our Cherish Program! Our Cherish Social Worker will be a member of our Early Intervention Team and will focus on providing services to foster children age 0-3 and their foster or relative caregivers. Our preferred candidate is experienced, with training providing appropriate support for young children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. (S)he will have a strong passion for helping children with special needs, and their families reach their full potential.
Primary Responsibilities
Participate as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to conduct assessments for foster children aged 0-3, and similar cases as needed.
Provide in-home parent-infant relational interventions around issues of attachment, adjustment and emotional development.
Assess the development of social-emotional functioning; design and implement individual treatment plans; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; and maintain accurate records of contact.
Collaborate and consult with multi-disciplinary staff on treatment(s) for foster children receiving therapy services.
Participate in program planning and execution including presentations, materials, referrals, inter-team collaborations, etc.
Complete all documentation as required including case notes, treatment plans, session notes, and reports in accordance with Washington State’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program (ESIT).
Participate in clinical consultation and reflective supervision as required
Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field
Valid WA state professional license or under clinical supervision pursuing a license
Experience and training in infant mental health, psychotherapy, and attachment theory
Experience and training in systems (i.e. foster care/child welfare)
Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook
Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to dependable personal transportation
Compensation & Benefits:
Children’s Therapy Center offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off; medical, dental, vision coverage; supplemental/premium insurance options; and retirement plan options with company contribution.
Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect the diversity of our communities. We believe every employee and potential employee has the right to be free from unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship.