Family Based Therapist

Merakey • Wilmington, DE

20h

About The Position

The Family Based Therapist (FBT) works as one half of a team providing treatment services to children and families, including therapy, counseling, skills training, and education to help families care for children with mental health needs at home. The therapist collaborates with a case manager as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide time-limited, intensive, community-based Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) for children experiencing behavioral health problems who are at risk of out-of-home placement. Therapists receive extensive training and supervision to master the ESFT model.

The role includes facilitating individual and family therapy sessions, parent coaching, and crisis intervention for assigned children. The therapist ensures that children and families have necessary service linkages and community supports. Services are delivered in client homes and in the community, including at other agencies and community resources. The position serves the Chester County area from the Kennett Square, Pennsylvania program and requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet family needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or a graduate degree in human services.
• At least 2 years of experience in a CASSP program, working with children and adolescents and providing direct services.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating family therapy and/or crisis intervention and de-escalation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and counseling to children and families.
• Provide skills training and education to help families care for children with mental health needs at home.
• Facilitate individual and family therapy sessions, parent coaching, and crisis intervention for assigned children.
• Deliver community- and home-based services, including traveling to client homes, other agencies, and community resources.
• Work with a case manager as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide time-limited, intensive ESFT treatment.
• Ensure children and families have necessary service linkages and community supports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to pay when needed.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level