Case Manager, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership seeks a Case Manager within its Functional Family Therapy-Adult program. You will collaborate with Therapists to provide collaborative case management for a caseload of 18–24 clients and facilitate ART groups for young adults aged 19–27.

You will participate in FFT-A training, maintain detailed notes, and coordinate with providers to support comprehensive, culturally responsive care aligned with FFT-A principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience (at least 4 years).
• Direct clinical experience with adolescents, adults, or family systems preferred.
• Experience in mental health settings with youth/young adults is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with Therapists to provide therapeutic case management for 18–24 clients.
• Facilitate ART groups for young adults 19–27.
• Engage in FFT-A training, consultations, and peer supervision.
• Maintain FFT-A case notes, statistics, and outcome data.
• Coordinate services with other providers and document case narratives and plans.
• Assist with development and implementation of individualized service plans.

Skills

Case management

FFT-A

Bilingual Spanish

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Cultural proficiency

Youth focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related subject area

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy- Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Specific attention is paid to interfamilial and extra-familial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Case Manager will:Work with Therapists as part of the treatment team to provide therapeutic case management services to a caseload of 18-24 clientsFacilitate Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups for young adults, 19 through 27 years of ageParticipate in training for and provides specialized case management using the family systems based FFT-A modelProvide comprehensive assessments and intake processes of assigned clientsEngage and maintain regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting meetings of significant duration weekly, and conducting sessions of significant duration/frequency in accordance with the FFT-A model.Assist clients in developing and implementing service plans and strategies of intervention considering all aspects of familial life and targeting behavioral change for individuals via FFT-A methodologyParticipate in FFT-A training sessions, consultations, case conferences, and peer supervisionConsult with Therapists and Supervisor in providing services based on FFT-A principlesMaintain FFT-A case notes, statistical information, outcome monitoring and provide ongoing clinical assessments and case recommendations utilizing approved formatsSustain comprehensive needs assessments of clients and families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with all family service providers, utilizing strategies of intervention with consideration to family strengths and all aspects of the family's life and cultural backgroundProvide case management, crisis intervention, brokerage and networking advocacyCoordinate services with other service providers, agencies and programsComplete required documentation, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome dataImpart case recommendations regarding family engagement, clinical needs, or other developmental needs for the client as aligned with professional ethical guidelinesAssist with other related duties as assigned.COMPETENCIESKnowledge and experience with individual, family, group modalities and/or crisis intervention techniquesCommand and understanding of interventions with individuals with mental health issuesProficiency in coaching functional individual and family interaction, communication, and collective growthSkilled in working with hard to reach or distant individuals and familiesFlexibility to work when the families are available to meet; which may include non-traditional hoursExcellent interpersonal/communication skills.Bilingual Spanish preferredCapacity to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and modelExpertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferredCommitment to work with others, respect, elevate, and center cultural proficiencyPossess skills to engage families who may not want the serviceAbility to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skillsCommitment to empowering families to solve their own problemsBelief in the capacity of people to grow and changeEffectiveness in establishing mutually respectful relationships, in which the family is a full partner, and participants are empowered to solve their own problemsAbility to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communitiesHave a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related subject area; equivalent relevant professional experience (at least 4 years) will be consideredDirect clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, or family systems preferredOne to four years related experience in social work, psychology or mental health settings with youth / young adultsIt is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.