Family Therapy Program Director

Evidence Based Associates•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring staff for a community-based violence prevention program that aims to reduce violent recidivism through intensive and voluntary therapeutic services. This program is part of the Atlas initiative and uses the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to engage young people and their families in holistic anti-violence services. Atlas works to prevent violence by meeting people during a crisis, like a recent arrest or open court case and connecting them to a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. In collaboration with UWNYC to young people at elevated risk for violence in the community, victimization, or a re-arrest. FFT is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed for high-risk youth and young adults who have been referred by the criminal court, juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems. Services are short-term and typically offered in the home, though services can be offered in the office or other community settings.

Requirements

Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT) in a Behavioral Health or related field
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in youth and family-serving programs
A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical or operations supervisor

Nice To Haves

Ability to assess program needs, increase efficiencies, and build teams
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans with staff members to enhance programming
Empathy for youth and families, and a passion for including youth and family voices in programming operations
Capacity to lead and supervise family-focused services within residential and community settings
Expands and develops family-driven care
Embodies model of care principles & values and ensures integration of said principles throughout the programs
Supports and strengthens interdisciplinary practice
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Skilled in using data to inform & guide practice
Values and demonstrates cultural competency and an anti-oppressive lens
Values professional development and participation in supervision and training.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and vision to assist the FFT team in achieving goals, continually improving performance, and meeting challenges proactively and effectively
Hire and provide clinical and administrative supervision to FFT staff
Ensures relationships with partners and community groups are established and maintained
Ensures compliance with the FFT model and quality of care
Attend all required FFT & Clinical Service System training
Collaborates with intra-agency departments and programs on programmatic, fiscal, IT, and human resources-related issues
Participates in agency and external meetings
Uses available data to identify needs, provide guidance to program staff, and inform the program of planning and quality service delivery
Ensures appropriate training and supervision are provided to all staff; may develop and provide training opportunities across divisions to enhance the delivery of services and staff competencies
Provides clinical supervision to FFT therapists and promotes professional development
Adheres to program budgets and maintains programs’ fiscal viability
Manages risks regarding client safety by adhering to all risk management protocols
Facilitates team meetings to promote quality of care for the residents and families
Responds to opportunities to expand service delivery options
Performs all other duties assigned
Ensures programmatic systems are in place to meet client service delivery needs