Functional Family Therapist(Merraine Group) (4177)

Job Responsibilities

• Uses evidence-based treatment modalities and assessment tools to complete comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for youth in care.
• Establishes medical necessity for Core and CFTSS services.
• Provides skill building (case management) services to meet Core requirements.
• Implements clinical treatment plans by facilitating trauma-informed individual and/or family counseling sessions, and therapeutic groups with all youth and/or families as required by agency policies, protocols and procedures.
• Provides CFTSS services according to treatment needs.
• Assists children/youth in developing skills as defined on treatment goals.
• Provides psychiatric supports to youth and families.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field that qualifies for Licensure or Limited Permit eligibility is required.
• LCSW strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, or a residential setting working with at-risk youth is Preferred.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency.
• Ability to work effectively with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Capacity to engage with individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges.

Pay & Schedule

Monday - Friday with a flexible schedule; some evening hours are expected.
Salary: $67,500 - 76,000 annually; commensurate on experience.