Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Clinician

About the role

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through various challenges. Our mission is to keep youth safely at home and connected to their supports within their community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments with youth and families
• Provide in-home and community-based FFT counseling, aligned with the national FFT model
• Collaborate closely with caseworkers, behavioral assistants, and clinical teammates to develop and monitor treatment goals
• Support families during crisis and high-stress situations, prioritizing safety and stabilization
• Track progress and outcomes using agency systems to support accountability and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, courts, and referral partners
• Participate in required supervision, team meetings, and FFT consultations

Requirements

• Master’s degree and license: MSW, LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC
• 2–4 years of experience in behavioral health, human services, or community-based work
• Commitment to family-centered, strengths-based practice
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet family needs
• Valid driver’s license, insured and registered vehicle
• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole) strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in family systems work
• Strong clinical support: weekly supervision, monthly group consultation, and team-based collaboration
• Community-based, flexible work: autonomy in scheduling with meaningful in-home and community engagement
• Professional growth: ongoing FFT training, coaching, and opportunities to deepen family systems expertise
• Mission-driven culture: join a respected nonprofit consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work

Skills

• Evidence-based practice: delivery of Functional Family Therapy with fidelity and purpose
• Community-based, flexible work: autonomy in scheduling with meaningful in-home and community engagement
• Professional growth: ongoing FFT training, coaching, and opportunities to deepen family systems expertise
• Mission-driven culture: join a respected nonprofit consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Pay

Salary range: $64,000 - $74,000 (based on experience, licensure, and language skills)

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to meet family needs