Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Health Connect America•Lawrenceburg, 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 delivered primarily in clients’ homes and communities, with a family focus and a schedule flexible to the needs of children and families. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload. FCT certification is required within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and remain employed. The specialist also completes required internal trainings and FCT checkoffs by designated deadlines. The specialist develops and maintains service plans with the treatment team, coordinates care and community resources, conducts assessments and model-aligned interventions, and supports families in setting and reaching goals. The role includes maintaining timely clinical records, monitoring client progress, planning for discharge and aftercare, and participating in quality assurance and improvement activities. Qualifications vary by state and may include a relevant degree, supervised experience with youth or families, state-specific credentialing, or a professional license.

Requirements

Requirements vary by state.
Current Family Centered Treatment certification is preferred in all areas; certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
Florida: Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families.
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 (QP) requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying options include a master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a non-human-services field and 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: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for provisional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Family Centered Treatment services in accordance with the service definition and model fidelity requirements.
Complete FCT certification within one year of employment and complete FCT checkoffs and other internal trainings by designated deadlines.
Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families primarily in their living environments, with a family focus.
Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to an assigned caseload of families and children.
Complete clinical records and FCT documents with clients and families, and enter or upload them to the Electronic Health Record on time according to company standards.
Develop and maintain service plans in coordination with the treatment team and applicable authorization processes.
Collaborate with treatment team members to coordinate services and ensure effective communication.
Revise and implement service plans, and provide psychoeducation as indicated.
Conduct FCT model-aligned family interventions, guide families through the four treatment phases, and complete fidelity documents.
Help families and children establish weekly goals and identify steps to achieve them.
Refer families and children to services and resources, and access community resources to support aftercare.
Develop and coordinate discharge plans based on treatment and relevant aftercare needs.
Coordinate initial and ongoing assessment activities and convene treatment teams for service planning.
Consult with medical and non-medical providers, engage community and natural supports, and incorporate their input into person-centered planning.
Link clients to clinically appropriate services, including arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations when needed.
Coordinate behavioral health services and other interventions with behavioral health professionals and treatment team members.
Monitor and document client 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.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
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.