Family Centered Treatment Therapist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist provides evidence-based psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in home and community settings. The work is hands-on, relationship-driven, and grounded in clinical best practices, using the Family Centered Treatment model to support meaningful, lasting change. The therapist guides families through the four phases of the FCT model; develops individualized Service Plans with the Treatment Team; conducts assessments; delivers therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation; and coordinates care with medical, behavioral health, school, and community partners. The role also supports family goal-setting, skill-building, and access to community resources, and includes creating discharge and aftercare plans. This community-based position requires a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs, with services often delivered outside traditional business hours. It includes 24/7 on-call coverage for the assigned caseload to provide crisis support. FCT Certification must be completed within one year of employment to continue providing services. The employer supports certification through structured checkoffs, required trainings, and an e-learning platform.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Must currently hold a provisional or associate license, such as LCSWA, LCMHCA, or LMFTA.
Must meet qualifications as a Qualified Professional (QP), with experience serving children and adolescents with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Must complete FCT Certification within one year of employment to continue providing services.

Nice To Haves

Current FCT Certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver Family Centered Treatment services in home and community settings.
Guide children and families through the four phases of the FCT model.
Develop and maintain individualized Service Plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team.
Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation aligned with treatment goals.
Coordinate care with medical, behavioral health, school, and community partners.
Support families in setting goals, building skills, and accessing community resources.
Develop discharge and aftercare plans to promote long-term stability and success.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Provide 24/7 on-call crisis support for the assigned caseload.
Complete FCT Certification within one year of employment.

Benefits

Retention bonus of up to $2,000 annually through the 2026 Retention Bonus Program.
Flexible scheduling and a culture that values work/life balance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
Access to a Health Navigator.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work, offering exclusive savings and perks.