FFT Therapist (Functional Family Therapy Case Work)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Functional Family Therapist (FFT) provides evidence-based intervention for youth and their families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed primarily for at-risk youth who have been referred by ACS. Services are conducted in home settings and can also be provided in schools and child welfare facilities. Flexible schedule including some nights and weekends, depending on needs of the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment including review of referral information, identifying, and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit problem behaviors within the ecological context.
• Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Implement problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the models Analytic Process.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with model Analytic Process.
• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment.
• Participate in all model program training, supervision, and consultation activities.
• Provide home-based clinical treatment.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualification

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a field that has professional licensure. The field includes, but is not limited to, the following disciplines: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and Psychology
• Clinical experience and experience with evidence-based models preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills; computer literate.
• Experience in child welfare field strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner while managing competing priorities.
• Bilingual preferred, (preferably Spanish, French/Creole) to conduct case management for our families.
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications; knowledge of PROMIS/CNNX desired. Cultural awareness and sensitivity when serving clients that come from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Work Environment

• Field
• Corporate Office

Position Type/Expected Work Hours

Full time position, scheduled appropriate to the needs of client and families. This position calls for a thirty-five (35) hour work week, but more than 35 hours per week may from time to time be required.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
• Ability to travel within the community and do visits (Work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed by agency)

Benefit Offerings Include :

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Insurance Coverage:

Medical - 3 plan options

Dental - 2 plan options

Vision - 1 plan option