Functional Family Therapist (4177)

Together for Youth • Arlington, NY

2d • $67,500 - $76,000

About The Position

The Functional Family Therapist/Clinician provides intensive home based family therapy services including strength-based assessments, treatment planning and coordination, family treatment, and discharge planning and intervention work with client support systems. This position offers a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field that qualifies for Licensure or Limited Permit eligibility is required.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency.
• Ability to work effectively with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Capacity to engage with individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, or a residential setting working with at-risk youth is Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses evidence-based treatment modalities and assessment tools to complete comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for youth in care.
• Establishes medical necessity for Core and CFTSS services.
• Provides skill building (case management) services to meet Core requirements
• Implements clinical treatment plans by facilitating trauma-informed individual and/or family counseling sessions, and therapeutic groups with all youth and/or families as required by agency policies, protocols and procedures.
• Provides CFTSS services according to treatment needs.
• Assisting children/youth in developing skills as defined on treatment goals
• Providing psychiatric supports to youth and families.
• Willingness to work in a Community Based position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time