Functional Family Therapist (Ontario County)

Cayuga Centers•Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is hiring a Community Based Clinician (FFT Therapist) to provide Functional Family Therapy to youth ages 11–18 and their families in Ontario County, New York, based out of the Monroe location. The role uses a family-focused approach grounded in the belief that families have strengths and are doing the best they can. Over a 12–16-week period, clinicians work with families through the FFT phases of engagement, motivation, behavior change, and generalization to help prevent out-of-home placement, rebuild families, and support family unity. The clinician applies clinical assessment, evaluation, and family mental health therapy skills; uses strengths-based and trauma-informed practices; and provides therapeutic case management. The position includes learning and applying an internationally used, evidence-based treatment model and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. The work takes place in the office and in the community, including family homes. This is a temporary position that may become permanent. The listed annual salary is $62,500–$64,500.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Art Therapy, with experience in strength-based family and children services.
Experience working with children and families in a community-based or in-home setting.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Strong belief in people's capacity to grow and change.
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understanding of cultural trauma as it applies to individual and family functioning.
Knowledge and experience formulating clinical mental health diagnoses and/or impressions.
Ability to engage families who may have been unsuccessful in mental health clinic settings.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet family availability and respond occasionally to crises that may occur at any hour.
Valid New York State driver's license.
Ability to use a personal vehicle for appointments and activities.
Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, walk distances, and use stairs inside and outside homes.
Ability to use word processing, respond to emails, and complete computerized documentation.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or Limited Permit preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply and develop clinical assessment, evaluation, and family mental health therapy skills.
Use strengths-based and trauma-informed practices to help children, youth, and families identify strengths and needs.
Provide therapeutic case management.
Learn and use an internationally utilized, evidence-based mental health treatment model.
Demonstrate inclusive practice in the office and in the field.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team supporting children and families.
Work with youth and families through the FFT phases of engagement, motivation, behavior change, and generalization.
Travel to appointments and activities using a personal vehicle and complete computerized documentation.