Family Based Therapist

Merakey • Ambler, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Family Based Therapist (FBT) to join its program in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, supporting the Montgomery and Bucks County area. The role is one half of a team providing intensive, time-limited, community-based Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) to children and families experiencing behavioral health challenges and risk of out-of-home placement. The therapist collaborates with a case manager as part of an interdisciplinary team and receives training and supervision to master the ESFT model.

The therapist provides therapy and counseling to children and families, along with skills training and education to help families care for children with mental health needs at home. The position involves flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel to client homes, agencies, and community resources to arrange and provide services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy, parent coaching, and crisis intervention to children and families on the caseload using the ESFT model.
• Provide skills training and education to help families care for children with mental health needs at home.
• Travel to client homes, other agencies, and community resources to arrange and provide home- and community-based services.
• Ensure children and families have necessary service linkages and community supports.
• Collaborate with a case manager as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide intensive, time-limited community-based treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• DailyPay access.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Care.com access 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.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

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