Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Health Connect America • Camden, TN

11d

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’ living environments and communities, with a family-focused approach. The specialist provides 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload and works a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs. FCT certification is required and must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment. The role also requires completing FCT checkoffs and other assigned internal training by designated deadlines.

The specialist develops and maintains service plans in coordination with treatment teams, conducts assessments and model-aligned interventions, and supports families in setting and pursuing weekly goals. The role includes coordinating care with medical and non-medical providers, community resources, natural supports, and other behavioral health professionals; arranging appropriate evaluations and service linkages; and coordinating discharge and aftercare planning. The specialist maintains timely clinical records in the Electronic Health Record, monitors and documents progress, and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

Requirements vary by state. Current FCT certification is preferred in all areas. Health Connect America describes its culture as purpose-driven and supportive, and states that it offers employee development opportunities and programs supporting employee well-being. Employment is contingent on meeting requirements of a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

• Requirements vary by state.
• FCT certification is required 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) in Mississippi, with eligibility for full Certified Community Support Specialist (CCSS) credentialing.
• North Carolina: Must meet NC Qualified Professional (QP) requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying education and experience 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; a bachelor’s degree in a non-human-services field plus four years; 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 is 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.
• Meet the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to 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 according to the service definition and model fidelity requirements.
• Complete FCT certification within one year of employment, along with FCT checkoffs and other internal training by designated deadlines.
• Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families primarily in their homes and communities, with a family focus and a flexible schedule responsive to client needs.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage to an assigned caseload of families and children.
• Complete required clinical records and FCT documents with clients and families, and enter or upload them promptly into the Electronic Health Record 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 support effective communication and coordinated services.
• Revise and implement service plans, provide psychoeducation as indicated, and conduct interventions aligned with the FCT model and its four phases of treatment.
• Help families 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 relevant aftercare needs, plans, and community resources.
• Coordinate initial and ongoing assessment activities and 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 client progress.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality 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