Functional Family Therapist

Evidence Based Associates • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $72,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program to provide mental health treatment services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in assigned programs. This role involves providing intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team. The therapist will conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans. The position requires working intensively with youth and families in their homes and collaborating with school personnel, DMH, DCFS, DPS, and other service agencies. Participation in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaboration with internal team members (e.g., case managers, rehab staff, psychiatry) and external partners are essential. Therapy will be delivered in home, school, office, and other community settings, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and engagement. Responsibilities also include responding to client crises and symptom management needs, potentially including on-call duties outside regular work hours, and maintaining up-to-date records and data in the FFT CSS system.

Requirements

• Ph.D/Psy.D., MSW degree or MFT/MA/MS degree with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy.
• Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with intensive needs.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings.
• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans.
• Works intensively with youth and families in their homes and collaborates with school personnel, DMH, DCFS, DPS and any other service agencies.
• Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal team members (e.g., case managers, rehab staff, psychiatry) and external partners including schools, DMH, DCFS, and other service providers.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and engagement.
• Respond to client crises and symptom management needs, including possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours.
• Maintains up-to-date records and data with the FFT CSS system including progress notes and outcome data.
• Provides the majority of mental health services in the home, school, and/or other community-based settings.

Benefits

• Free supervision for licensure
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make our workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree