Therapist, FFT

FFT Therapist Position

Family & Children's Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs provide assistance to residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.

Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations and communities to build better lives.

FCA is proud to currently offer a hybrid working model to our employees. Employees enjoy a wide array of benefits that make up our competitive compensation package. We are proud to offer generous employer contributions to our medical plans, continued education credits offered at no cost, annual tuition reimbursement stipend, employer paid Life & LTD policies, FSA and Dependent Care, 401K with a match and a generous vacation and time off policy to include Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth! We also offer employee discounts to multiple organizations, events and your cell phone plan. Our benefits don't stop there - we offer an EAP program, paid for CEUs and clinical supervision, summer Fridays and employee appreciation events along with wellness incentives and challenges!

Position Summary:

The FFT Therapist provide intensive, evidence-based support to foster youth and their families through the Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care (FFT FC) model. They ensure placement stability, strengthen family relationships, and help youth achieve permanency through clinical intervention, case management, and collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create individualized treatment and safety plans.
• Deliver family therapy and home-based services consistent with the FFT FC model.
• Monitor engagement, address participation barriers, and assess risks to ensure family stability.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Care4 and electronic health record systems.
• Collaborate with DCF, foster parents, and community partners to coordinate care and attend required meetings.
• Refer families to community resources and support networks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Masters degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related Behavioral Health Field.

1. Licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPCA)

• Experience:

• Experience with home-based therapy, family systems theory, CBT, and trauma-informed care.

• Language: Bilingual English/Spanish-preferred not required.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Access to a personal vehicle for regional and statewide travel.