Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Professional (3916)
About The Position
National Counseling Group (NCG) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Functional Family Therapist (FFT) to join their team. This role involves working directly with youth and their families to address challenging behaviors using a structured, evidence-based treatment model. The FFT will conduct comprehensive assessments, engage families in active, change-oriented therapy, and implement individualized treatment plans focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. Responsibilities include carrying a caseload of 10-12 clients, collaborating with families and community systems to build trust and ensure engagement, and maintaining clear documentation aligned with the FFT model. The position also requires participation in supervision and training, and delivering direct clinical services. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team and develop expertise in a proven therapeutic approach.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field
- Qualified Mental health Professional License eligible (Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic and functional) family therapies
- Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
- Marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
- Behavioral therapy targeting behavior change
Responsibilities
- Conduct a comprehensive initial assessment to include all desired treatment outcomes, assessment of systemic strengths and needs, comprehensive safety plan, and analysis of contributing factors to referral behaviors
- Carry a caseload of 10-12 clients
- Engage the entire family unit in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
- Implement problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, case outcome review, and strategy revision procedure
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the FFT model
- Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout FFT treatment
- Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with the FFT model
- Participate in all FFT training, supervision and consultation activities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with care teams as needed
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
- Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
