Class Code: 6318
FAMILY THERAPIST I
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional work
involving in‑depth individual, group, or family counseling under clinical
supervision.
Work involves application of
a variety of diagnostic and counseling techniques within established policies
and procedures. Work is reviewed through
conferences, reports and observation of work results.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Some tasks may vary
slightly based on area of assignment.
Interviews and evaluates the
needs of consumers and develops a treatment plan; conducts ongoing individual, group
and/or family counseling sessions.
Prepares more complex cases
for review at case evaluation meetings; verbally interprets all data gathered
and makes recommendations concerning more complex cases.
Prepares
progress notes, reports, and correspondence on assigned consumers for review. Maintains case records. Uses basic computer-based office applications.
Provides
basic education, support, and linkage to consumers as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and
scheduled training sessions.
May coordinate clients'
involvement in judicial system to insure clients have an understanding of the
legal process and provide support during process through attendance at depositions,
hearings and trials as required by the area of assignment.
May
provide deposition and court testimony if required for area of assignment.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
AND SKILLS May vary
based on area of assignment.
Knowledge
of psychological concepts of human behavior and development.
Knowledge
of normal psychological theory to conduct individual, group, and family therapy
sessions with supervision.
Knowledge
of social casework and crisis intervention methods, their techniques and
application.
Some knowledge of judicial
system process and laws as it relates to specific areas of sexual battery as
required for area of assignment.
Some knowledge of child
abuse and/or neglect and sexual assault as required for area of assignment.
Some knowledge
of public health laws and state regulations (65D-30) applicable to the area of
assignment, JCAHO standards, and federal confidentiality laws (42CFR, 45CFR).
Skill in
individual counseling as appropriate to area of assignment.
Skill in
family counseling as appropriate to the area of assignment.
Skill in
play therapy as appropriate to the area of assignment.
Ability to
establish rapport with clients under adverse conditions and to conduct confidential
interviews with mature judgment.
Ability to
secure psychological or psychiatric case information from persons interviewed
and from medical or psychiatric sources.
Ability to
properly interpret psychological or psychiatric information properly and make
sound recommendations.
Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to react quickly and
calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to
prepare accurate and comprehensive case histories using computer-based
applications.
Ability to
serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord
with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers,
elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING
Master's Degree from an
accredited college or university in psychology, guidance and counseling, social
work, or other field closely related to this assignment; six (6) months experience in professional counseling;
or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
Depending upon area of
assignment, may require possession of a valid
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors Association (Professional
Unit)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Location: Children=s Services Administration Division, Elderly and Veteran’s
Services Division, Family Success Administration Division, Substance Abuse and
Health Care Services Division
Class Spec. Established: 01/1991
Revised: 10/2004