Behavioral Therapist

Tfi Family Connections - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Therapeutic Foster Care Worker plays a vital role in providing therapy and support to foster families and children in Oklahoma. This position involves coordinating services, collaborating with community partners, creating treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based practices to ensure the well-being of foster children and their families. The role is designed for compassionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services by collaborating with foster families, biological families, and professionals to ensure comprehensive service delivery to foster children.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, community agencies, and service providers.
• Perform thorough assessments of foster children and families to identify needs, strengths, and growth areas.
• Create individualized treatment plans based on assessments, incorporating evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver therapy and support to foster children and families using various therapeutic modalities.
• Regularly evaluate foster children's progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure foster children's voices are heard and rights are protected.
• Stay current on best practices, research, and developments in therapeutic foster care.

Requirements

• Valid therapist license in Oklahoma or actively working towards licensure under supervision (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Previous experience in foster care, especially in a therapeutic capacity, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with therapeutic interventions and practices for children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with partners, foster children, and families.
• Ability to empathize with and support foster children and their families, understanding their unique challenges.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for coordinating services and managing caseloads.
• Willingness to adapt and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year (25 days after year one)
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement