Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Family Therapist / Counselor / Social Worker
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Washington data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$81,258 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- 3.8 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $57,583
- $69,035 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance 401(k) 5% Match Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Paid sick time Qualifications Driver's License Experience working with children Working with families Experience working with families with children Working with youth Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE
The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is an international leader in providing services that keep children safe, strengthen families, and reduce out of home placement. We provide a range of in-home counseling services, including theHOMEBUILDERS
® model of Intensive Family Preservation Services, Functional Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and more. Social justice is a foundational value of our organization, and we are fully committed to creating an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive agency culture where all staff and clients thrive.WHO WE WANT TO HIRE
We are looking for therapists / counselors with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families.Our therapists:
Maintain small caseloads Work with families in their homes and communities Schedule client sessions at times that are most helpful to familiesHOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate or undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field. Undergraduate candidates must have at least two years' experience working with children and families. Valid driver's license, a vehicle in good working condition, and automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements. Residence in Clark or Cowlitz County. Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs (including some evenings and weekends). Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. At least 21 years of age.WHAT WE OFFER
We provide a supportive team environment, clinical supervision, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits. Excellent Benefits Health insurance Dental plan 15 paid vacation days during the first year, increasing to 20 days by year 3 10 paid sick days per year 2 paid personal days per year 11 holidays per year 401(k) retirement plan (5% agency contribution) Agency issued cell phone Licensure supervision for LICSW, MFT and LMHC Employee assistance program PSLF and other loan forgiveness programs Competitive Compensation Master's degree: $64,556- 76,498 (starting $64,556
- $69,035), depending on education and experience Bachelor's degree: $57,583
- $68,440 (starting $57,583
- $61,655), depending on education and experience Paid mileage and paid travel time 5% bilingual salary add-on for some languages This is a non-exempt position that qualifies for overtime compensation Need More Information?