Therapist - FFT

The New York Foundling•Queens, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Functional Family Therapist provides comprehensive, evidence-based therapy in families’ homes to a caseload of eight families. The role supports families in achieving treatment goals, maintaining safety and well-being, reducing risk factors, and limiting system involvement. The therapist works with diverse families and communities across New York City, engages family members and other participants throughout treatment, and coordinates with colleagues and community providers. The position also includes documentation, assessments, crisis response, supervision, training, and occasional case coverage for peers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area.
At least two years of accumulated relevant experience, from internships through post-graduate experience, in child welfare, mental health, or substance abuse.
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated self-management, including meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple tasks, completing documentation promptly, and maintaining accurate case records.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse multidisciplinary team and engage a diverse client population in services throughout treatment.
Ability to receive and act on feedback, pursue professional growth, and adapt to program needs and changes.
Ability to manage stress, practice self-care, and maintain self-awareness.
Understanding of and commitment to New York State Central Register of Abuse and Neglect reporting protocols, including reporting suspected child abuse, maltreatment, or neglect.
Comfort and ability to travel to and visit families in their homes and perform safety assessments.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Master’s degree from a U.S.-accredited educational institution, or credential evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based in-home treatment to an assigned caseload of eight families to reduce risk and safety factors and help families meet treatment goals.
Engage families and other key participants in treatment sessions and meetings, and address barriers to engagement.
Document case progress accurately and promptly in required databases to support treatment fidelity, tracking, planning, and compliance.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, community providers, and model and external stakeholders to connect families with resources and coordinate treatment planning.
Continuously assess family safety; respond to crises; and complete safety plans and incident reports as needed, potentially including after-hours or on-call support.
Conduct intakes, complete initial assessments, and obtain required consent forms for new cases.
Participate in group and individual supervision, model consultations, trainings, staff meetings, and community outreach events.
Provide case coverage for peers as needed.