Functional Family Therapist (FFT-A) - Home-Based Therapy

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates seeks a Functional Family Therapist to provide FFT-A based family therapy in a Home-based/office/virtual setting in the New York area. You will carry a caseload, participate in the therapy team, and complete FFT-A assessments while ensuring documentation and collaboration with supervisors.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years in children and family services, with emphasis on culturally responsive practice

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, or related field; two years of experience in children and family services.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload as assigned
• Provide weekly one-hour, home-based, virtual, or office family therapy sessions to clients, at a minimum
• Actively participate as part of the therapy team
• Complete formalized FFT-A assessments
• Refer families to appropriate services and supports regularly
• Provide families with both clinical and concrete services
• Compile and maintain all necessary records
• Attend FFT-A training sessions and supplemental continuing education modules
• Provide supervision to assigned Case Managers along with the Program Supervisor
• Provide life skills classes
• Collect information for program effectiveness along with administrative staff
• Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor or Clinical Director

Skills

Family home visits

Non-traditional hours

Independent & team player

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Clinical skills

Cultural diversity awareness

Engage reluctant clients

Family-centered approach

Racial bias awareness

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates seeks a Functional Family Therapist to provide FFT-A based family therapy in a Home-based/office/virtual setting in the New York area. You will carry a caseload, participate in the therapy team, and complete FFT-A assessments while ensuring documentation and collaboration with supervisors.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years in children and family services, with emphasis on culturally responsive practice