FMI AZ Intensive Therapist

Focus on the Family•Cave Creek, AZ

2d•$76,956 - $88,398•Onsite

About The Position

Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Hope Restored Retreat Centers have helped transform thousands of marriages in crisis. Our program has been very successful in large part due to our skilled clinical team, who offer a personalized, faith-based program for couples at the breaking point, giving them the safe place and expert help they need to get to the root of their issues. Join our team at our new location in Cave Creek, Arizona, where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Intensive Therapist position exists to provide direct services Focus on the Family’s (FOTF) Hope Restored Marriage Intensives. This position also provides non-direct services including oversight of training program and new trainees, research, writing, speaking, program/product development, and/or committee work.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree
Must be a licensed provider consistent with education and training in the state where employed--LMFT, LMSW/LCSW, LPC or Licensed Psychologist
5 – 7 years of experience in counseling
Understands the integrative process as it relates to faith and practice
Extensive grasp of scripture as it relates to counseling
In-depth knowledge of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Understanding of political, social, and religious issues that impact the family
Possess good clinical skills (ability to counsel and assist others in resolving problems)
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Competence in use of PC software
Demonstrated knowledge of FOF resources
Counseling skills well integrated with Biblical values and psychological principles

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Conducts a total of 21 direct service units (DSU) of intensive work or enrichment event facilitation per month (1 DSU = ½ day)
Participates in various clinical team projects and activities outside of Intensive time as assigned by the Site Clinical Director and/or FMI Clinical Director
Develops procedures for Marriage Coaches and Follow-up Phone Counseling services
Coordinates aftercare resources and serves as liaison for the Marriage Coaching program
Maintains and administers training programs, including online and curriculum components and general awareness of trainees throughout the system and the staffing picture for each site
Oversees trainee progress for both internal and external trainees (Act as trainee advisor)
Participates in FMI research program (procedure, data entry, summary, and reporting)
Coordinates enrichment services including scheduling events, training, and updating facilitators, and facilitating services
Provides occasional on-call services which includes consultation with registrars regarding registration decisions and is available to help staff manage crisis situations
Creatively contributes to the FMI products such as newsletters, participant manuals, and/or enrichment events
Maintains weekly contact with management to discuss prioritization and coordination of work assignments/responsibilities
Protects the integrity of the FOTF/FMI brand, model, and culture
Participates in monthly site Clinical Team meetings, Core Clinical Team meetings, and Didactic meetings
Regularly attends retreat center staff meetings and events
Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family