Family Therapy Program Director

POSITION

We are hiring staff for a community-based violence prevention program that aims to reduce violent recidivism through intensive and voluntary therapeutic services. This program is part of the Atlas initiative and uses the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to engage young people and their families in holistic anti-violence services.

Atlas works to prevent violence by meeting people during a crisis, like a recent arrest or open court case and connecting them to a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. In collaboration with UWNYC to young people at elevated risk for violence in the community, victimization, or a re-arrest. FFT is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed for high-risk youth and young adults who have been referred by the criminal court, juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems.  Services are short-term and typically offered in the home, though services can be offered in the office or other community settings. .

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Model Implementation

• Provides leadership and vision to assist the FFT team in achieving goals, continually improving performance, and meeting challenges proactively and effectively
• Hire and provide clinical and administrative supervision to FFT staff
• Ensures relationships with partners and community groups are established and maintained
• Ensures compliance with the FFT model and quality of care
• Attend all required FFT & Clinical Service System training

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborates with intra-agency departments and programs on programmatic, fiscal, IT, and human resources-related issues
• Participates in agency and external meetings
• Uses available data to identify needs, provide guidance to program staff, and inform the program of planning and quality service delivery
• Ensures appropriate training and supervision are provided to all staff; may develop and provide training opportunities across divisions to enhance the delivery of services and staff competencies

Management

• Provides clinical supervision to FFT therapists and promotes professional development
• Adheres to program budgets and maintains programs’ fiscal viability
• Manages risks regarding client safety by adhering to all risk management protocols
• Facilitates team meetings to promote quality of care for the residents and families
• Responds to opportunities to expand service delivery options
• Performs all other duties assigned
• Ensures programmatic systems are in place to meet client service delivery needs

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to assess program needs, increase efficiencies, and build teams
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans with staff members to enhance programming
• Empathy for youth and families, and a passion for including youth and family voices in programming operations
• Capacity to lead and supervise family-focused services within residential and community settings
• Expands and develops family-driven care
• Embodies model of care principles & values and ensures integration of said principles throughout the programs
• Supports and strengthens interdisciplinary practice
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Skilled in using data to inform & guide practice
• Values and demonstrates cultural competency and an anti-oppressive lens
• Values professional development and participation in supervision and training.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED

• Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT) in a Behavioral Health or related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in youth and family-serving programs
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical or operations supervisor

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT

Position: Full Time (This position has flexible schedule with the ability to work some weekends and evenings)

Salary: $90,000-95,000

Primary Location: Staten Island, NY

Benefit Status: This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement, life, and disability insurance.

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