Family Based Therapist – $5,000 HIRING BONUS

If you’re a passionate Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! We offer many Benefits with our Total Rewards package, including FREE Licensure Assistance!

A survey was done by a group of Wesley Family Service employees on the Top 10 Reasons to work at WFS. Some of the top responses were:

*Supportive relationships with supervisors who promote professional growth
*Vast opportunities for learning and the encouragement of diversified skill set
*Communication/transparency between front-line staff and leadership.
*Teamwork and cohesive relationships promoted and supported among colleagues

We are currently looking for Bachelor or Master level Family Therapists for our Family Based Program. These positions provide intensive, family focused, mental health services within homes, schools, and communities to children and their families to prevent out-of-home placements. Family Based is grounded in a team approach, all therapists work closely with a partner to deliver the services. We provide services for Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Westmoreland, Butler & Washington counties. After school/evening availability is needed throughout the week.

Family Based therapists receive weekly team/individual and group supervision and participate in monthly training with clinical consultants who are experts in Family Therapy.

Responsibilities Include:

Conduct initial intake; assess child and family risks, child and adult mental health, and family development.

Understand family functioning, recognize family strengths, and assess family needs.
Help families identify their strengths and coping mechanisms and work with families to resolve family problems and prevent future crises from occurring.
Conduct individual, couple and family therapy sessions (utilizing family systems theory and techniques) to understand and address the family’s concerns and to support the necessary changes.
Establish, implement and maintain treatment objectives through a devised treatment plan for each family in assigned caseload.
Actively participate on treatment teams with other mental health professionals and community services to provide families with the support and services they need to reach their goals

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology or related degree.
Minimum of one year direct counseling experience in a child serving system/agency. Master level must have at least two years. Due to state regulations, internship experience cannot be counted.
Act 33/34 & FBI Clearances
Valid Drivers License
Access to properly insured motor vehicle and a safe driving record

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Hiring Bonus eligible – $5000!
Medical, Dental, and Visions plans with low employee contribution rates
15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days within your first year of employment (accrued per pay), increases to 20 PTO days after first year, then continues to increase based upon years of service
11 Paid Holidays
401k Plan – Employer match is 100% on the first 3% that you contribute. Then you receive 50% employer match on the next 2%.
Life Insurance (employer paid)
Short term and long term disability (employer paid)
Paid mileage
Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts at partner Colleges for continuing your education
Licensure Supervision for FREE!!!
Pet Insurance

Wesley Family Services provides a diverse range of autism, behavioral health, education and family support services to individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. We create life-changing support by integrating our services to best meet the needs of those we serve. Our mission is to empower children, adults, and families by providing transformational care. Wesley Family Services provides a work environment that is positive and rewarding for its employees; a setting where growth, equality, teamwork and safety are the means to meet the charge of our mission.

Wesley Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.