Family Centered Treatment Therapist

At Pinnacle Family Services, the work you do every day has a real and lasting impact on children and families who need it most. For over 30 years, we've provided evidence-based therapeutic foster care and behavioral health services to at-risk youth across North Carolina and South Carolina — specializing in serving children who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, or neglect. Our approach is trauma-informed and relationship-focused, because we know that healing happens through connection.

Pinnacle Family Services is part of Health Connect America, a COA-accredited family of behavioral health brands serving children, families, and adults across nine states. You'll have the close-knit culture and mission focus of a team that's been doing this work for decades, backed by the resources, clinical infrastructure, and organizational support to help you do it well.

About the role

As a Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist at Health Connect America, you'll provide impactful, evidence-based services where they matter most in the homes and communities of the children and families you serve. You'll deliver high-quality psychotherapeutic services using the Family Centered Treatment model, working hands-on and relationship-driven, grounded in clinical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Family Centered Treatment services in home and community settings, meeting families where they are
• Guide children and families through the four phases of the FCT model to support lasting change
• Develop and maintain individualized Service Plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team
• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation aligned with treatment goals
• Coordinate care with medical, behavioral health, school, and community partners to ensure integrated support
• Support 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

Schedule

This is community-based work, requiring a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the families you serve. Services are delivered in-home and in the community, often outside of traditional business hours. This role also includes 24/7 on-call coverage for your assigned caseload, providing crisis support when it matters most.

Qualifications

• 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 — we'll help you get there within one year of employment

Benefits

• Retention Bonus — earn up to $2,000 annually through our 2026 Retention Bonus Program
• 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