As a Psychologist at FamilyForward you will primarily provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents who have experienced developmental trauma (abuse/neglect) and provide recommendations and coaching for families and support systems. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, you will engage families to increase family knowledge of positive parenting, improve relationships between children and caregivers, reduce mental health symptoms, and promote resiliency through psychoeducation, testing, and recommendations from the evaluation. 

You may also have opportunities to provide other therapeutic services, supervision, and program development within FamilyForward’s Developmental Trauma Center and other Agency sites. You’ll receive individual supervision and on-going peer supervision from other members of the Developmental Trauma Center staff. 

FamilyForward is committed to upholding the Organizational Health Anchors that we have set for the agency, including safety; mindfulness and self-regulation; relational health; cultural diversity; inclusivity, equity, and anti-racism; clinical lens; vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. 

What puts FamilyForward Out Front:

• Brand new facility built intentionally to support the needs of staff and families
• Paid time-off for Agency Wellness Week (December 25th to December 31st annually)
• Programming based in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
• Emphasis on professional learning, growth, and development 
• Generous training opportunities, with a specific focus on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
• Research and community presentation opportunities will be available 
• Collaborative, positive workplace culture, diversity, self-care, and professional development is encouraged
• Flexible scheduling is available

How we wholeheartedly take care of our people:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Optional short-term disability
• Virtual medical and mental health care coverage
• Employee Assistance Program counseling services
• Pre-tax medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account for deductible expenses over $1000 individual; $2000 for families
• 3% dollar for dollar company-matched 403(b) retirement savings account
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 10 paid holidays in addition to Wellness Week, including 2 floating holidays for religious/cultural celebrations
• Paid vacation time and health and wellness leave
• Education assistance program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligible Site
• Member and active participant in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
• Gateway Empowerment Institute Non-Profit Partner

What to expect on a given day as a psychologist: 

• You will provide outpatient mental health services to biological, foster, and adopted children and their families and to other types of clients as time permits
• You’ll provide services at assigned FamilyForward locations and community-based settings as needed to meet program and client needs, which travel between agency sites is required 
• You will offer standardized evaluations and assessment measures, written and verbal evaluations of the child’s current functional relationships with others and self, emotional regulation, and diagnostics
• You will provide family-based and trauma-informed interventions
• You’ll provide clinical consultations for FamilyForward staff
• You may provide supervision and/or support to psychology interns, post-doctoral residents, and other students as assigned and consistent with licensure, qualifications, and program needs
• You’ll participate in community education forums that focus on adoption, foster care, trauma, attachment, and other topics within the program’s focus or as assigned
• You will attend education or team meetings for children, working closely with child protective services, social workers, attorneys, educational staff, and other mental health professionals
• You’ll prepare summary reports on clients for social workers, judges, attorneys, teachers, or others, as needed
• You will participate with staff in development and evaluation of the program
• You’ll attend individual and staff meetings as requested by Program Director
• You will assist in the revision of existing policies and procedures related to service delivery
• You’ll assist with review and evaluation of current agency programs
• You will collaborate with other programs and serves as an informed agency advocate
• You will open and maintain current records of all clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures for treatment
• You will keep statistical accounts of caseloads and productivity monthly
• You’ll maintain a working knowledge of community by participating in inter-agency functions and other community social services functions
• You’ll complete other duties and projects as assigned

You would be a good fit for this position if you: 

• Have a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology
• Have three years of experience, preferred
• Have a license or eligible for licensure in the State of Missouri (PsyD or PhD)
• Your license is clear of any Board, liability insurance complaints, or probation 
• You have experience working with children and families, with adoption and/or foster care preferred
• You have experience with serving high needs populations
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• You are able to handle confidential information, administrative details, work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• You have reliable transportation to travel between agency locations and community-based settings as needed

Working Conditions

This position requires sustained periods of work on the computer, including writing/typing. This position requires frequent and prolonged communication with others, in-person and via telephone/virtual conferencing. The employee will be asked to move around rooms or within a space. The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, or greater with assistance. This position may require travel between agency sites, must have transportation to all Agency sites, including external locations where events are held. This position occasionally requires evening and/or weekend work. 

FamilyForward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees because of their disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. FamilyForward is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and will make reasonable accommodations to ensure the success of all employees.

Additional Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.