Family Centered Treatment Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Wise, VA

16d • $48,000 - $53,000

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 delivered primarily in clients’ homes and communities, with a family focus and scheduling flexibility to meet families’ needs. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for a caseload of families and children.

The specialist coordinates treatment planning and delivery with families and treatment team members, completes assessments and clinical documentation, provides psychoeducation and FCT-aligned interventions, and connects families with appropriate services and community resources. FCT certification is required within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment. Requirements vary by state.

Requirements

• FCT certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
• Florida: Minimum bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families.
• Georgia: Minimum bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience working with youth or families.
• Mississippi: Minimum 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 Qualified Professional (QP) requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying paths 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.
• South Carolina: Minimum bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and three years of experience working with youth or families.
• Tennessee: Minimum 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.
• Meet the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation before joining the team.

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 checkoffs and other internal trainings within designated deadlines.
• Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families primarily in their living environments and communities.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to an assigned caseload and accommodate family needs with a flexible work schedule.
• Complete required clinical records and FCT documents with the child and family, and upload them to the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain service plans in coordination with the treatment team and applicable authorization processes.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to support effective communication and coordinated services.
• Revise and implement service plans on an ongoing basis.
• Provide psychoeducation as indicated in the service plan.
• Conduct interventions aligned with the FCT model, guide families through the four treatment phases, and complete fidelity documents.
• Help families and children establish weekly goals and identify steps to achieve them.
• Make referrals to services and resources for families and children.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans, including aftercare needs, plans, and 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.
• 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 and quality improvement activities, including audits, corrections, and improvement plans and projects.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time