Functional Family Therapist

Eckerd Connects•Wichita, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eckerd Connects is hiring Functional Family Therapists to provide Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to youth and families in Kansas. The position has a small caseload, described as 8–10 clients in the introduction and 10–12 families in the duties. Therapists provide an average of 12 weeks of service, with weekly, one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions for families with adolescents ages 10–17. The program serves youth involved in the juvenile justice system and their families, and treatment is delivered in the family’s home with flexibility to accommodate family schedules. This is a hybrid position with remote case management from a home office and travel throughout the assigned area for home therapy visits. Offices are available in Wichita and Pittsburg for use as needed. Therapists conduct assessments, deliver direct clinical treatment according to FFT principles and practices, and document their work in accordance with contract requirements and Eckerd policies. The position also requires 24/7 on-call crisis intervention and a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a licensable field such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area.
At least 2 years of applicable full-time work or internship experience with a delinquency population, including individual, group, or family counseling.
Appropriate and valid state driver’s license and ability to meet Eckerd’s auto insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.
Ability to travel and drive within the counties covered by the caseload for required in-home visits.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call crisis intervention to clients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Licensure as a Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.
At least 2 years of in-home service experience preferred.
Previous experience with Functional Family Therapy (FFT) preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct FFT assessments, reviewing referral information, engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing problem behaviors in their ecological context.
Administer the Strengths and Needs Assessment (SNA) at treatment onset and discharge, with the initial assessment completed within 72 hours of intake.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment and identify and overcome barriers to engagement.
Identify family relationships, each family member’s risk and protective factors, and the impact of behavior patterns on the family.
Use the FFT Analytic Process for problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review, and strategy revision.
Develop an individualized service plan or update an existing plan, ensuring youth and family involvement in its development.
Provide at least weekly, one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions using the FFT model.
Document treatment efforts clearly and concisely in accordance with contract requirements and Eckerd policies.
Provide 24-hour, 7-days-per-week on-call crisis intervention to clients.
Travel and drive within counties covered by the caseload for required in-home visits.