Family Centered Treatment Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Spartanburg, SC

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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 delivered primarily in families’ living environments and the community, with a family-focused, trauma-informed approach. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for a caseload of families and children and requires flexibility to provide services at times convenient for them.

The specialist delivers FCT according to the service definition and model fidelity requirements, completes required training and certification, and maintains timely clinical records and treatment documentation. The position coordinates assessment and treatment planning with families and treatment teams, implements and revises service plans, provides psychoeducation and interventions, and supports families in setting and reaching goals. It also includes coordinating referrals, discharge and aftercare planning, community resources, and behavioral health services; consulting with medical and non-medical providers; monitoring client progress; and participating in quality assurance and improvement activities. FCT certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
• Three years of experience working with youth or families.
• FCT certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
• Complete assigned FCT checkoffs and internal trainings within designated deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide Family Centered Treatment (FCT) 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 by designated deadlines.
• Deliver FCT services to children, adolescents, and their families, primarily in their living environments and with a family focus.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to a caseload of families and children, with a flexible schedule for services in the home and community.
• Complete required clinical records and FCT documents with children and families and enter or upload them to the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain service plans in coordination with the Treatment Team Process 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 FCT-aligned family interventions, facilitate movement 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 on behalf of 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.
• 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, and designated 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, 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
• Career Level: Mid Level