Family Centered Treatment Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC•Pompano Beach, FL

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 focus, and are scheduled flexibly to accommodate the needs of children and families. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload. The specialist develops and implements service plans in collaboration with children, families, and treatment team members; provides psychoeducation and FCT-aligned interventions; supports families in establishing and pursuing weekly goals; and coordinates referrals, assessments, behavioral health services, and aftercare. The specialist maintains required clinical records and fidelity documents, monitors and documents client progress, and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. FCT certification is required within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment. The specialist must also complete assigned FCT checkoffs and internal training by designated deadlines. State-specific credentialing and qualification requirements apply in Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Two years of experience working with youth or families.
Complete Family Centered Treatment certification within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment.
Meet applicable state-specific requirements: Mississippi requires provisional credentialing as a PCSS and eligibility for full credentialing as a CCSS; North Carolina requires qualification as a Qualified Professional (QP) with experience serving children and adolescents with a primary mental health diagnosis; Virginia requires current QMHP status or ability to register as a QMHP with the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Nice To Haves

Current Family Centered Treatment certification is preferred.
In Ohio, 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 certification within one year of employment and complete FCT checkoffs and other internal trainings by designated deadlines.
Deliver FCT services to children, adolescents, and families, primarily in their living environments and with a family focus.
Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to an assigned caseload and schedule services flexibly to accommodate families’ needs.
Complete clinical records and FCT documents with children and families, and enter or upload them to the Electronic Health Record on time according to company standards.
Develop service plans in coordination with the Treatment Team Process and maintain them according to authorization processes.
Collaborate with treatment team members to support communication and coordinated service provision.
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 phases of treatment, 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 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 and quality improvement activities, including audits, corrections, and designated 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.
Access to a Health Navigator.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
401(k) retirement plan.
Benefits Hub.
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