Job description

Who We Are
The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is recognized as a leader in providing services designed to keep children and youth safe, strengthen families, and reduce the need for placing youth into state-funded care. Founded in 1982, we are one of the largest providers of evidence-based services to youth and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems in Washington State.

Social justice is a foundational value of our organization. We are fully committed to creating an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive agency culture where all staff thrive. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruitment, support, and retention is how we will obtain the most diverse, highest quality workforce that shares and helps us advance our mission and values. We are interested in individuals who are representative of the diverse populations we serve, and who want to “be the change” in their communities to advance social justice in their work.

SAFETY MEASURES DUE TO COVID-19
The safety of our clients and employees is our top priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we have implemented strict safety guidelines for in person sessions, including health screens, mask requirements, physical distancing requirements, and alternate meeting locations when meeting in the home environment is not safe. In addition, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all IFD staff.

Who We Are Looking to Hire
We are looking for a therapist or counselor with amazing clinical skills, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in their community to join our WISe team. This individual will work with a team providing Wraparound with Intensive Services, in-home integrated behavioral health services to Medicaid eligible youth up to age 21 with complex with behavioral needs, and their families. The goal of the services is to keep youth with their families and prevent the need for out-of-home psychiatric placement. WISe services are client driven and individualized to best meet the specific needs of each youth and their family.

What We Offer
Competitive Compensation:

• Master’s degree: $55,978 - $60,456 starting annual salary, DOE
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Regular clinical supervision
• $5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical insurance (with staff paying only 5% of premiums)
• Dental reimbursement plan
• 15 paid vacation days during the first year of employment, cumulative accrual with each year of service up to plan maximum of 20 days
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan (currently, yearly agency contribution is 5% of annual salary)

How to Join Our Team
Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP): MSW or LMHC/A, LMFT/A license required (or must obtain upon hire)
• Experience with individuals with serious mental health conditions required. Experience serving youth and their families highly preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred
• Residence in Spokane or Spokane Valley, or a willingness to relocate to Spokane or Spokane Valley upon hire.
• Ability and interest in working a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and being available to respond to crises as needed with the youth and families on your caseload (average caseload of 12 families).
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, a vehicle in good working condition and automobile insurance
• 21 years of age or older
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (employees who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons may request an accommodation plan; accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Need More Information?
Additional information about IFD and this position is on our website: www.institutefamily.org.

IFD participates in the e-Verify program and is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a full time position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,978.00 - $60,456.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
The safety of our clients and employees is our top priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we have implemented strict safety guidelines for in person sessions, including: health screens, mandatory face coverings for all participants, physical dista

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently reside or willing to relocate to Spokane, WA?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with with mentally ill youth and their families: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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