Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Health Connect America•Winchester, VA

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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-focused approach and a flexible schedule based on family needs. The role includes 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload. FCT certification is required to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment; if not already certified, it must be completed within one year of employment. The specialist coordinates treatment planning and delivery with the child, family, and identified Treatment Team. The role involves assessment, service-plan development and implementation, psychoeducation, model-aligned interventions, referrals, discharge planning, coordination with medical and community providers, documentation, progress monitoring, and participation in quality-assurance activities. Requirements vary by state and include specified education, experience, credentials, or licensure.

Requirements

FCT certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing FCT services and maintain employment; current certification is preferred in all areas.
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), with eligibility for full Certified Community Support Specialist (CCSS) credentialing in Mississippi.
North Carolina: Must meet NC Qualified Professional requirements under 10A NCAC 27G .0104. Qualifying pathways include a master’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in a non-human-services field and 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.
Ohio: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligibility for provisional licensure 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; current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status or ability to register as a QMHP with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
Employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation.

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 assigned internal trainings by designated deadlines.
Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families, primarily in their living environments, using a family-focused approach.
Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for an assigned caseload and accommodate families’ 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 on time 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 as needed.
Provide psychoeducation indicated in the service plan.
Conduct FCT model-aligned interventions, facilitate the child and family 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 that address treatment and aftercare needs.
Access community resources that may support client aftercare.
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 incorporate their input into person-centered planning.
Link clients to clinically appropriate and effective 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/Quality Improvement activities, including audits, corrections, 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.
Health Navigator access.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
401(k) retirement plan.
Benefits Hub.
Tickets at Work.