Therapist - FFT

Harris County (TX) • Houston, TX

32d • $61,755 - $82,659

About The Position

The FFT Therapist provides direct clinical treatment to assigned family using methods compatible with Functional Family Therapy (FFT) principles and practices.

Requirements

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, and/or marriage and family is required.
• MS/MA from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, and/or marriage and family is required with either:
• One (1) year of post master's clinical experience OR
• Two (2) semesters of internship in the Psychological and Social Services Unit of Harris County Juvenile Probation or in Harris County Children's Forensic Unit.
• Applicant must be fully licensed in clinical or counseling psychology and/or social work (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPA) within three (3) years of date of hire.
• Spanish Speaking required.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the following: family system theory, behavioral theory, pragmatic family therapist as well as the application for each.
• Must demonstrate a direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies as well as a marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches.
• Completes, submits, and uploads required documents for each assigned family in a timely manner as directed by the FFT supervisor.
• Provides appropriate information as directed by FFT supervisor to the department and court staff in a timely manner in reference to treatment progress of assigned family.
• Accurate record retention of clinical work with minimal errors.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engaging key family participants in active change-oriented treatment by focusing on engagement, motivation, relational assessment, behavior change and generalization.
• Actively participates in FFT training, supervision and consultation activities.
• Assists families by referring them to appropriate services and supports to include both clinical and concrete services.
• Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrates compliance with the FFT Principles.
• Collaborates with other service providers, public agencies, and key members of each families' support system.
• Assists administrative staff in collection of information for program effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule
• METRO RideSponsor Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees