Family Development Specialist
About the role
As a Family Development Specialist, you will support clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and linking them to necessary services. This role involves effective communication, compliance with regulatory standards, thorough documentation, and active recruitment of new referrals.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for clients and families with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, as well as skill-building, outlined in the Treatment Plan.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.
- Link clients and families with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan.
- Serve as a liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources related to the client, ensuring their needs are met in a comprehensive manner.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
- Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.
- Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies and COA standards.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities as assigned, to stay current with best practices for quality service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families. This experience may include internships and volunteer work.
About us
Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.
When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you through meaningful development opportunities, programs that support your whole self, and a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.
Benefits
Full-time HCA employees enjoy:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Voluntary insurance products.
- Access to a Health Navigator.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution.
- Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work.
We also offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.