Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Director of Family Therapy Services
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, California City, California, us, 93504
Position Title : Director of Family Therapy Services
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Family and Community Services
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt
Work Setting : Fully Onsite
Reports To : Senior Director of Family and Community Services
Pay Range : $100,000-$110,000/year
Total Compensation
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Generous employer 401(k) contributions
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview Please note: this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract and availability of funding. Employment cannot be guaranteed until both the contract and necessary funding are secured.
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Family Therapy Services team as the Director of Family Therapy Services. The Director of Family Therapy Services leads a new team that engages families referred to by juvenile justice and child welfare systems, and ensures referred families are connected in a timely manner to family therapy services utilizing Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT). BSFT is a trauma sensitive, strength based, culturally competent and evidenced based practice that is effective in improving family functioning.
This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Family & Community Services and supervises 4 Family Therapists, an Intake Specialist, and a Program Assistant. This position is expected to carry a small caseload of families to support their credentialing in BSFT and to better support the Family Therapists in implementing and maintaining high fidelity to the model.
Responsibilities
Provide general oversight of family therapy services and its operations and staff
Provide clinical and daily supervision to Associate Therapists. Supervise Intake Specialist and Program Assistant
Ensure program and staff compliance with HIPAA, BSFT expectations, and agency and contractual regulations. Provides ongoing monitoring of staff activities and performance
Work collaboratively with other JFS program staff to ensure comprehensive services for program participants
Produce monthly outcome data reporting in an accurate and timely manner
Oversee billing activities and manage program budget
Communicate with contract monitors and attend meetings and collaboratives as needed
Maintain a small caseload of approximately 5 families, provide family therapy services with fidelity to the Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) model. Fulfill all requirements to become certified in BSFT in the time allotted and maintain good standing in fidelity adherence program
Complete documentation congruent with the Brief Strategic Family Therapy model, as well as ensure compliance with agency and contractual documentation expectations
All other duties as assigned
Must-Have Skills/Experience/Abilities
Must have an active registration in good standing with the State of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist for two (2) years or able to meet this requirement within six (6) months if supervising staff who are accruing hours toward licensure from the CA Board of Behavioral Services
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal history background check
Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills/Abilities
At least two years’ experience providing services to youth and families or equivalent required
Bilingual preferred
Prior experience working with youth in custody or in probation facilities preferred
At least one year of leadership experience in mental health care setting preferred
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to type on a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Important Notice Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner inMoving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Family and Community Services
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt
Work Setting : Fully Onsite
Reports To : Senior Director of Family and Community Services
Pay Range : $100,000-$110,000/year
Total Compensation
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Generous employer 401(k) contributions
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview Please note: this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract and availability of funding. Employment cannot be guaranteed until both the contract and necessary funding are secured.
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Family Therapy Services team as the Director of Family Therapy Services. The Director of Family Therapy Services leads a new team that engages families referred to by juvenile justice and child welfare systems, and ensures referred families are connected in a timely manner to family therapy services utilizing Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT). BSFT is a trauma sensitive, strength based, culturally competent and evidenced based practice that is effective in improving family functioning.
This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Family & Community Services and supervises 4 Family Therapists, an Intake Specialist, and a Program Assistant. This position is expected to carry a small caseload of families to support their credentialing in BSFT and to better support the Family Therapists in implementing and maintaining high fidelity to the model.
Responsibilities
Provide general oversight of family therapy services and its operations and staff
Provide clinical and daily supervision to Associate Therapists. Supervise Intake Specialist and Program Assistant
Ensure program and staff compliance with HIPAA, BSFT expectations, and agency and contractual regulations. Provides ongoing monitoring of staff activities and performance
Work collaboratively with other JFS program staff to ensure comprehensive services for program participants
Produce monthly outcome data reporting in an accurate and timely manner
Oversee billing activities and manage program budget
Communicate with contract monitors and attend meetings and collaboratives as needed
Maintain a small caseload of approximately 5 families, provide family therapy services with fidelity to the Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) model. Fulfill all requirements to become certified in BSFT in the time allotted and maintain good standing in fidelity adherence program
Complete documentation congruent with the Brief Strategic Family Therapy model, as well as ensure compliance with agency and contractual documentation expectations
All other duties as assigned
Must-Have Skills/Experience/Abilities
Must have an active registration in good standing with the State of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist for two (2) years or able to meet this requirement within six (6) months if supervising staff who are accruing hours toward licensure from the CA Board of Behavioral Services
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal history background check
Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills/Abilities
At least two years’ experience providing services to youth and families or equivalent required
Bilingual preferred
Prior experience working with youth in custody or in probation facilities preferred
At least one year of leadership experience in mental health care setting preferred
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to type on a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Important Notice Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner inMoving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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