Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Health Connect America • Jackson, TN

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About The Position

The Family Centered Treatment Specialist provides quality psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families using the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model. Services are primarily delivered in families’ living environments and communities, with scheduling flexibility to meet family needs. The role includes providing 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload. FCT certification is required within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment. The specialist completes required trainings, clinical documentation, service planning, treatment coordination, interventions, referrals, discharge planning, and progress monitoring in accordance with model requirements and company standards.

Requirements

• Current Family Centered Treatment certification is required within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
• Requirements vary by state. Florida and Georgia: bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families.
• Mississippi: bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field; provisional credentialing as a Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist (PCCSS), with eligibility for full Certified Community Support Specialist (CCSS) credentialing in Mississippi.
• North Carolina: Must meet NC Qualified Professional requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying routes include a master’s degree in a human services field plus one year of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field plus two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a non-human-services field plus four years of experience; or a current North Carolina license (including provisional) or board-issued certification in a human services profession. Experience must be full-time and supervised, serving children and adolescents with a primary mental health diagnosis, and may be accumulated before or after degree completion.
• Ohio: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for provisional licensure preferred.
• South Carolina: bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and three years of experience working with youth or families.
• Tennessee: bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families.
• Virginia: bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status or ability to register as a QMHP with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Current Family Centered Treatment certification is preferred in all areas.
• Ohio applicants: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for provisional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Family Centered Treatment services according to the service definition and model fidelity requirements.
• Complete FCT certification within one year of employment, as well as FCT checkoffs and other internal trainings within designated deadlines.
• Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families, primarily in their homes and communities, with a family-focused approach.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for a caseload of families and children.
• Complete required clinical records and FCT documents with children and families, and enter or upload them promptly to the Electronic Health Record in accordance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain service plans in coordination with the Treatment Team Process and applicable authorization processes.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team members to support communication and coordinated services on behalf of children and families.
• Revise and implement service plans on an ongoing basis and provide psychoeducation as indicated in the plan.
• Conduct FCT-aligned family interventions, guide families through the four treatment phases, and complete required fidelity documents.
• Help families and children establish weekly goals and identify steps to achieve them.
• Refer families and children to appropriate services and community resources.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans, including aftercare needs and plans, and access appropriate community resources.
• Coordinate initial and ongoing assessment activities and convene the Treatment Team for service planning.
• Consult with medical and non-medical providers, engage community and natural supports, and include their input in person-centered planning.
• Ensure linkage to clinically appropriate services, including arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
• Coordinate behavioral health services and other interventions with behavioral health professionals and Treatment Team members.
• Monitor and document consumer progress.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities, including audits, corrections, improvement plans, and projects.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee Assistance Program, including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
• Health Navigator access.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Benefits Hub.
• Tickets at Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time