FMI AZ Intensive Therapist

Focus on the Family•Cave Creek, AZ

About The Position

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. Essential Duties/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 Other Duties/Responsibilities: 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

Requirements

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus’ position and tone at all times
Punctual, dependable, responsible
Mature and responsive
Strong Christian faith expressed in daily behaviors
Warm, kind, helpful, sensitive, and firm or direct phone presence as appropriate
Willingness to work in a co-therapy setting
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