Child & Family Therapist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4741542) Apply  Child & Family Therapist Salary $45,552.78 - $68,329.30 Annually Location TX 78204, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00420 Department Police Opening Date 12/02/2024 Closing Date 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for providing individual and family therapy to children, and their families, who have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused. Also responsible for developing program procedures, facilitating support groups, and administering paperwork as required by funding source. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Work Location 126 E Nueva St, 2nd Floor Family Justice Center, San Antonio TX 78204 Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions + Develops individual and family centered therapy plans. + Provides individual/family treatment with primary focus on sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and neglect of a child. + Facilitates support groups. + Evaluates family dynamics and coping skills, individual coping skills, and use of peer and community resources. + Develops or updates material for clients and families on related issues of concern. + Conducts counseling at client's home if the case so requires. + Develops program and evaluation procedures. + Provides information to citizens about City, State, Federal and private programs. + Reviews paper work to make sure all required information is updated. + Completes and submits monthly reports on client's service hours and characteristics. + Conducts case conferences with clients and employees. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. No substitution for education allowed. + Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in individual, family, and group therapy, to include one (1) year experience in direct counseling to abused children and their families. + Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. + Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License. + Licensed Professional Counselor or Marriage & Family Therapist under Texas State Licensing Laws, Tx Occ Code 502 & 503, or possess a license in another state and be able to obtain a Texas license within 60 days. Preferred Qualifications + Prior experience working with victims of crime. + Prior experience working with law enforcement. + Knowledge of a trauma informed and victim centered approach to counseling. + Prior experience working with children who have experienced or witnessed abuse. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of systematic oriented therapy and case management. + Knowledge of problems surrounding abused children. + Knowledge of counseling principles and practices. + Knowledge of various social service agencies. + Knowledge of laws involving child abuse and family conflicts. + Ability to evaluate casework procedures. + Ability to establish/modify a plan of action to meet the victim's needs. + Ability to network with consultants, social service agencies, the criminal justice system and law enforcement. + Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to handle all types of situations relating to substance abuse. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.