Case Manager, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program (54040)

Program Overview

RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy‑Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength‑based, evidence‑informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Specific attention is paid to interfamilial and extra‑familial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with therapists as part of the treatment team to provide therapeutic case management services to a caseload of 18‑24 clients.
• Facilitate Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups for young adults, 19 through 27 years of age.
• Participate in training for and provide specialized case management using the family‑systems‑based FFT‑A model.
• Provide comprehensive assessments and intake processes for assigned clients.
• Engage and maintain regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting weekly meetings of significant duration and sessions of significant frequency in accordance with the FFT‑A model.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing service plans and intervention strategies that consider all aspects of familial life and target behavioral change using FFT‑A methodology.
• Participate in FFT‑A training sessions, consultations, case conferences, and peer supervision.
• Consult with therapists and the supervisor in providing services based on FFT‑A principles.
• Maintain FFT‑A case notes, statistical information, outcome monitoring, and provide ongoing clinical assessments and case recommendations using approved formats.
• Sustain comprehensive needs assessments of clients and families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with all family service providers, while considering family strengths, cultural background, and all aspects of the family’s life.
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, brokerage, and networking advocacy.
• Coordinate services with other service providers, agencies, and programs.
• Complete required documentation, assessments, case narratives, case plans, statistical information, reports, and outcome data.
• Impart case recommendations regarding family engagement, clinical needs, or other developmental needs for the client in alignment with professional ethical guidelines.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge and experience with individual, family, and group modalities and/or crisis intervention techniques.
• Command and understanding of interventions with individuals who have mental health issues.
• Proficiency in coaching functional individual and family interaction, communication, and collective growth.
• Skilled in working with hard‑to‑reach or distant individuals and families.
• Flexibility to work when families are available, which may include non‑traditional hours.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Capacity to internalize and work within the FFT‑A philosophy and model.
• Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred.
• Commitment to work with others, respect, elevate, and center cultural proficiency.
• Ability to engage families who may be reluctant to receive services.
• Skill in adapting and individualizing program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills.
• Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems.
• Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Effectiveness in establishing mutually respectful relationships where the family is a full partner and participants are empowered to solve their own problems.
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice‑involved persons, etc.).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience (at least 4 years) will be considered.
• Direct clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, or family systems preferred.
• One to four years of related experience in social work, psychology, or mental health settings with youth/young adults.