Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist

Bellefaire JCB; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB is seeking a full-time Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist for their Summit County team. This role involves providing in-home treatment services to families, promoting collaborative care that ensures positive outcomes. With competitive benefits including a signing bonus, and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers meaningful work in support of children's mental health.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $2000

Competitive salary with productivity bonuses

Generous vacation and personal days

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability

Clinical supervision for licensure

Career growth and CEU opportunities

Friendly and supportive staff environment

Staff recognition program

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and valid Ohio License in relevant fields required.
• Familiarity with co-occurring disorders and systemic family therapy beneficial.
• Flexible work hours with some evenings/weekends may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy and crisis management within FFT model.
• Collaborate with family and community stakeholders for treatment goals.
• Conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments as necessary.

Skills

Crisis Management

Family Therapy

Case Management

Individual Therapy

Substance Abuse Counseling

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Valid Ohio License (LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, IMFT)

Job description

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist

Our Summit County office is looking for a full time Therapist to join our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team. As a clinician on the FFT team, you will be specially trained in this evidence-based model focused on collaborative, integrated in-home treatment services for families with a child or adolescent at risk of or returning from out of home placement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide family therapy, crisis management, and coordination of care within the Functional Family Therapy model.
• Collaborate with all family members and community stakeholders involved with the family to promote the best outcomes.
• Participate in weekly team consultation and ongoing training with FFT consultant.
• Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision with FFT clinical supervisor.
• Provide mental health assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, substance abuse individual and group therapy, and crisis interventions as a separate small part of their caseload as needed.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree and valid Ohio License in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling (LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, IMFT) required.
• Prior experience with systemic family therapy and/or evidence based models a plus. Work hours are flexible, some evenings and/or weekends required.
• Candidates should be familiar with the complex needs of clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and must be competent in the provision of Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Case Management and a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to treatment.

Why Work for Us:At Bellefaire, we value our employees and the work they accomplish on behalf of our mission and offer competitive benefits such as:

• $2000 signing bonus
• A competitive salary (productivity bonuses)
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and personal day policies
• Medical, vision and dental insurance (Domestic Partner Benefits)
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

Other perks of working with us include:

• Clinical Supervision toward independent licensure (if needed)
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• Staff recognition program

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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