Community Based Functional Family Therapist (FFT)

Evidence Based Associates • Greenwood, SC

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About The Position

We are seeking a full time Functional Family Therapist to provide mental health services to the Myrtle Beach area for referred youth (ages 10-21) and their families following the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model, throughout the different stages of treatment. Services are provided in program participants' homes and are geared towards serving youth who are in need of intensive community-based intervention, are at risk or have a history of out-of-home placement, and/or have community justice involvement.

Requirements

• Direct use of pragmatic family therapies.
• Individual therapy with youth and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches.
• Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance.
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology.

Nice To Haves

• Family systems theory and application.
• Social-ecological theory and application.
• Behavioral therapies theory and application.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application.
• Pragmatic family therapies theory and application.
• Child development research and its application in the treatment.
• Social skills assessment and intervention.
• Basic counseling and process skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload as assigned.
• Provide virtual/home-based Functional Family Therapy to adults and their families, adhering to model fidelity requirements.
• Actively participate as part of a therapy team, including attending weekly team and individual supervision meetings.
• Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports, and with both clinical and concrete services.
• Make case progress notes as required by FFT and regularly report to external stakeholders.
• Participate in all FFT training, supervision, and consultation activities.

Benefits

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem.
• Wellness support through Sydney app with 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed.
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower.
• Financial planning and education services at no cost.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability).
• Educational Assistance based on position, date of hire, and years of service.
• Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff.
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree