Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Intensive Family Therapist  Category Human Services   Description Hiring pay range: $55,244.80 - $69,056.00/an Full salary range: $55,244.80 - $82,867.20/an SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Provides professional mental health services to families with young children (birth to 8 years old) in open child welfare cases and children with behaviors putting them at high risk of expulsion from childcare. Provide a variety of routine and complex professional social work duties, including areas such as child abuse and neglect; youth in conflict; adults unable to protect their own interests; family resources; and adoption. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Mental Health Casework: Develops the skills necessary to provide services to client population. For routine cases, investigates and performs needs assessment gathers information, identifies problems, and determines level of risk. Determines appropriate collateral contacts and conducts interviews. Monitors progress according to plan objectives. Coordinates with law enforcement when necessary, according to county guidelines. Sets up medical or psychological/psychiatric assessments as needed. Determines the level of risk to the individual. Determines what services and interventions will assure the individual’s safety in the home. Attends and participates in court hearings as needed. Establishes goals. Develops and implements a written plan for services with objectives, action steps to achieve the objectives, and measurable outcomes. Participates in Family Engagement Meetings to present case progress and modify plans as needed. Transports clients as necessary or required. Records findings in appropriate database. Responds to after-hours crisis calls as required, including the on-call scheduling rotation. Coordinates with supervisors on critical decisions. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions. Role Modeling & Intervention: Ability to model evidence-based parenting approaches and intervene when appropriate. Case Management: Knowledge of human behavior, family systems, and effective client engagement and change skills. Child Welfare: Knowledge of healthy child development, understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse and neglect. Approach to Work: Ability to work in a high stress environment and to seek supervisory guidance during crisis situations.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services, or a related field. Master’s degree in Human Services, OR currently being enrolled in a Master's program. Experience: Four years of experience in human services or a similar field with a focus on mental health. Language Requirement: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Colorado Child Welfare Case Worker Certification or the ability to acquire such a certification. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, finger, stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Extended periods of sitting are required. WORK HOURS: Hours are typically 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend. REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee is regularly required to travel within the County. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. The Colorado Department of Human Services is statutorily responsible for Colorado Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6, based on the?State Emergency Operations Plan. The ESF #6 functions address mass care, emergency assistance, housing, and human services. When an emergency or disaster is declared all DHS employees may be required to perform job duties associated with these ESF #6.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Rifle, CO   Benefit Information To view our benefit package please go to https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $55,244.80 - $69,056.00/an   Full Pay Range $55,244.80 - $82,867.20/an   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number HUM-23-00022   Open Date 7/7/2023   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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