Family Centered Treatment Therapist

About the role

Pinnacle Family Services is a 30-year-old organization dedicated to providing evidence-based therapeutic foster care and behavioral health services to at-risk youth in North Carolina and South Carolina. The role of a Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist involves delivering high-quality psychotherapeutic services in home and community settings, guiding families through the FCT model, and coordinating care with various partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Family Centered Treatment services in home and community settings
• Guide children and families through the four phases of the FCT model
• Develop and maintain individualized Service Plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team
• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation
• Care for families in setting goals, building skills, and accessing community resources
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans to promote long-term stability and success
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and participate in quality assurance activities
• Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families you serve
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for your assigned caseload

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Must currently hold a provisional/associate license (e.g., LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA)
• Must meet qualifications as a Qualified Professional (QP) with experience serving children and adolescents with a primary mental health diagnosis
• Current FCT Certification is a plus, though not required — Health Connect America will help you get certified

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that values work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work — exclusive savings and perks for everyday life