Family Centered Treatment Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Family Centered Treatment Specialist provides psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families using the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model. Services are primarily delivered in clients’ homes and communities, with a family-focused approach and a flexible schedule shaped by the needs and convenience of children and families. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload. The specialist delivers services in accordance with FCT service definitions and model-fidelity requirements, completes required training and certification, and works with families to establish goals and progress through the four phases of treatment. The specialist develops, implements, revises, and maintains service plans in coordination with the treatment team, while providing psychoeducation and connecting families with appropriate services and community resources. The role also involves coordinating assessments, treatment-team activities, referrals, behavioral health interventions, and discharge and aftercare planning. The specialist consults with medical and non-medical providers and natural supports, monitors and documents client progress, maintains timely clinical records in the electronic health record, and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. FCT certification is preferred; certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required in FL, GA, and SC; SC also requires three years of experience working with youth or families.
In TN, a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families are required.
In VA, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, along with current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status or the ability to register as a QMHP with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
In MS, a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required, as is provisional credentialing as a Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist (PCCSS) with eligibility for full Certified Community Support Specialist (CCSS) credentialing in Mississippi.
In NC, applicants must meet NC Qualified Professional requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying pathways include a master’s in a human services field plus one year of experience; a bachelor’s in a human services field plus two years of experience; a bachelor’s in a non-human services field plus four years of experience; or a current NC 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.
FCT certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
Requirements vary by state.

Nice To Haves

Current Family Centered Treatment certification is preferred in all areas.
In OH, a 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 checkoffs and other assigned internal trainings by designated deadlines.
Deliver family-focused services to children, adolescents, and their families, primarily in their living environments.
Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to an assigned caseload and accommodate families’ needs with a flexible work schedule.
Complete required clinical records and FCT documents with children and families, and enter or upload them promptly into the electronic health record according to company standards.
Develop, maintain, revise, and implement service plans in coordination with the treatment team and applicable authorization processes.
Collaborate with treatment-team members to support effective communication and coordinated services.
Provide psychoeducation as indicated in the service plan.
Conduct interventions aligned with the FCT model, facilitate families’ progress through its four treatment phases, and complete fidelity documents.
Help families and children set weekly goals and identify steps to reach them.
Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of families and children.
Develop and coordinate discharge plans that address treatment, aftercare needs, and relevant community resources.
Coordinate initial and ongoing assessment activities.
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.
Link clients to clinically appropriate services, including arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Provide and coordinate behavioral health services and other interventions with behavioral health professionals and treatment-team members.
Monitor and document consumer progress.
Participate in quality assurance and 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 for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
Access to a Health Navigator.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Benefits Hub.
Tickets at Work.