Functional Family Therapy - Behavioral Health Professional/Clinical Intern

Spurwink Services•Biddeford, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spurwink is hiring a Behavioral Health Professional for its Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program. The role works with youth ages 10–18 and their families to support strength-based behavior change that can continue after treatment ends. The employee receives ongoing training in the FFT model and works with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement the model as designed. FFT treatment typically lasts 3–6 months. This position may satisfy clinical internship requirements for students in graduate counseling or social work programs. The Behavioral Health Professional must be willing and able to work with families in their homes, adjust work hours to families’ availability, work independently, and contribute to a team trained in the FFT evidence-based treatment model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous behavioral health field experience working with youth and families.
An Exception Request for Functional Family Therapy Hire approved by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Maintain required licensing and certification throughout employment in this role.
Current Maine driver’s license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink’s Driving policy.
Ability and willingness to work with families in their homes, adapt to their availability, work independently, and contribute to a team.

Nice To Haves

This position can satisfy clinical internship requirements for students in graduate counseling or social work programs.

Responsibilities

Implement Functional Family Therapy as designed with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology.
Empower families to address challenging or problematic behavior and help youth make life-transforming changes.
Work with families in their own homes and flex schedules to meet when families are available.
Work independently and contribute to a team trained in the FFT model.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Pet insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
Retirement account with matching contribution after one year of service.
Scholarships to Maine community colleges.
Tuition reimbursement.
25% tuition reimbursement for the UNE Master of Social Work program.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Quality supervision and paid training opportunities.
Career advancement opportunities.
Flexible schedules.
Generous paid time off.
Opportunity for same-day pay.
Access to discounts for health plan enrollees, including hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, and event tickets.