ATLAS FFT Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Master and work within the Functional Family Therapy philosophy and framework
• Once fully trained as an FFT Supervisor, oversee, train/maintain 6 FFT Therapists
• Support staff in utilizing the FFT model in a way that is authentic, genuine, and respectful of the people the program serves
• Support staff in practicing through a racial/social justice lens AND maintain model adherence
• Participate in all FFT training and consultation activities, and program reviews
• Carry a case load of at least 5 and provide the FFT model
• Supervise in a way that supports freedom and meets nonnegotiable stakeholder requirements to maintain funding
• Uplift FFT Therapist's identities and/or experiences as a valuable component of the therapeutic relationship
• Establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the FFT Therapist is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems
• Collaborate with other service providers, including but not limited to the DYCD and New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) to move and expand the mission of Atlas
• Examples include attending/planning hosting Atlas community events
• Collaborating with other providers, efforts to service the community
• Work with community organizations and other government systems to establish referral relationships
• Spearhead community partnerships and events, and serve as a leader in advocacy and community leadership/mentorship
• Attend all relevant trainings are requested by program leadership and funders
• Perform other duties as requested by direct supervisor

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a field that has professional licensure. The field includes the following disciplines: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related degree.
• At least two years of practice in the Functional Family Therapy Model and experience in leadership or managerial roles preferred.
• Ability to master and work within the Functional Family Therapy philosophy and framework.
• Willingness to carry a caseload and work with families in their own homes.
• Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to grasp and convey respect for cultural diversity, systemic oppression, and system fatigue.
• Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems and belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the FFT Therapist is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems.
• Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect program staff.
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice.