Therapist, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program (53590)

Job Details Location: 1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $66,357.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry a caseload as assigned Provide weekly one-hour, home-based, virtual, or office family therapy sessions to clients, at a minimum Actively participate as part of the therapy team Complete formalized FFT-A assessments Refer families to appropriate services and supports regularly Provide families with both clinical and concrete services Perform the basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintaining all necessary records Attend all FFT-A training sessions and supplemental continuing education modules with fidelity by integrating required data management system into service delivery decisions Provide supervision to assigned Case Managers along with the Program Supervisor Provide life skills classes Collect information for program effectiveness along with administrative staff Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor or Clinical Director COMPETENCIES Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; ability to work non-traditional and flexible work hours to include being available for weekend, evening or other appointment times with families Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team Very good interpersonal/communication skills Bilingual Spanish preferred Strong clinical skills Ability to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity Ability to engage families who may not want the service Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change Ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision and values Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.) EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, or other relevant human service profession required, with two (2) years of experience in children and family services Qualifications It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riseboro Community Partnership