Functional Family Therapist — Home Visits & Community Care

Merakey; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 92,299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Job summary

Merakey in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Functional Family Therapist to conduct FFT-based family therapy, managing a caseload of 10–12 families. Most sessions occur in the family home or community settings, scheduled around family availability.

Training and supervision are provided to ensure fidelity to the FFT model and successful outcomes. The role emphasizes flexibility in scheduling, with sessions typically in the daytime, some evenings, and occasional weekends to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation or a related human service field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families in a similar role is required.
• Experience facilitating family therapy is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client homes for community and home-based services; valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured family therapy sessions using FFT model.
• Maintain a caseload of 10-12 families and deliver services primarily in the family's home.
• Coordinate with supervisor and national consultant to ensure fidelity to FFT model.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Master's degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Merakey in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Functional Family Therapist to conduct FFT-based family therapy, managing a caseload of 10–12 families. Most sessions occur in the family home or community settings, scheduled around family availability.

Training and supervision are provided to ensure fidelity to the FFT model and successful outcomes. The role emphasizes flexibility in scheduling, with sessions typically in the daytime, some evenings, and occasional weekends to meet client needs.