Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Health Connect America • Sunrise, FL

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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 clients’ homes and communities, with a family focus and scheduling flexibility to meet families’ needs. The specialist provides 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 role also requires completion of FCT checkoffs and other internal training by designated deadlines.

The specialist coordinates and delivers treatment in collaboration with children, families, and their Treatment Team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining service plans, providing psychoeducation and model-aligned interventions, supporting family goal setting, coordinating assessments and referrals, and arranging appropriate behavioral health services. The specialist monitors and documents progress, develops discharge and aftercare plans, and completes required clinical records and FCT documents in the Electronic Health Record according to company standards. The role also participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

Health Connect America provides mental and behavioral health services across multiple states and describes its care as evidence-informed and delivered in homes, communities, and offices. Employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• At least two 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.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call coverage to a caseload of families and children.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services in family homes and communities as needed.
• Meet applicable state-specific requirements: Mississippi applicants must be provisionally credentialed as a PCSS and eligible for full CCSS credentialing; North Carolina applicants must meet Qualified Professional (QP) qualifications and have experience serving children and adolescents with a primary mental health diagnosis; Virginia applicants must be a current QMHP or able to register as a QMHP with the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Current Family Centered Treatment Certification is preferred.
• In Ohio, an 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, as well as FCT checkoffs and other internal trainings by their 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 required clinical records and FCT documents with the child and family, and enter or upload them promptly to the Electronic Health Record according to company standards.
• Develop service plans in coordination with the Treatment Team and maintain them according to local 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, 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 on behalf of families and children.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans based on treatment, including relevant aftercare needs and plans.
• Access community resources that may benefit clients’ aftercare needs.
• Coordinate and oversee 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 and effective 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/Quality Improvement activities, including audits, corrections, and designated improvement plans and projects.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level