Functional Family Therapy Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an FFT Center of Excellence Manager to oversee the implementation and quality assurance of Functional Family Therapy across California. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, engage stakeholders, and ensure high-fidelity delivery of services. This remote role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on collaboration and data-driven decision-making to address the needs of at-risk families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ implementation experience working with at-risk adolescents and families.
• Proficiency in data analysis for monitoring and reporting.
• Strong ability to foster stakeholder collaboration and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and quality assurance of FFT services.
• Ensure effective project planning and reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with providers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Canva

Teams/Zoom

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

FFT Center of Excellence Manager

Position Summary

The FFT Center of Excellence Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation and quality assurance of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) across California. Reporting to the FFT LLC Director of Implementation, this role provides strategic leadership, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-fidelity delivery of FFT services through provider networks and local systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure effective project planning, execution, and reporting, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including FFT, its partners, and other entities.
2. Promote the implementation of FFT across counties and maintain ongoing support for project operations.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with providers, referral sources, and key stakeholders in each county.
4. Ensure that all deliverables are met in a timely, accurate, and high-quality manner.
5. Monitor referral flow and develop strategies and plans for addressing obstacles, barriers, and waitlists.
6. Oversee COE administrator tasks to ensure accuracy and timely completion. Provide general model education to stakeholders and referral sources as needed.
7. Review utilization of teams monthly to identify gaps in referral numbers and develop plans to address referral capacity needs.
8. Work with HPFFT providers to support model fidelity and comply with funding requirements.
9. Provide ongoing implementation support meetings for providers to ensure consistency in implementation practice and standards across all teams.
10. Develop regular data reports at multiple levels, including statewide, county, and team levels.
11. Provide regular project and budget updates to FFT leadership.
12. Report training and clinical needs to the appropriate directors as situations arise.
13. Serve as a communication bridge between FFT and other entities.
14. Contribute to special projects as needed.

Work Experience and Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to source referral/program participants and work effectively with providers, referral sources, juvenile justice, and policy staff.
• Openness to feedback and data-driven accountability.
• Experience in obtaining stakeholder buy-in and facilitating collaboration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; program management experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ implementation experience in direct service or administrative roles with at-risk adolescents and families.
• Ability to analyze reports and data for monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of California's behavioral health landscape, including Medi-Cal and BHPs.
• Experience with evidence-based behavioral health programs, preferably FFT.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Canva, Teams/Zoom, Power BI.
• Ability to work independently remotely and engage with a broad network of partners.
• Excellent writing abilities (AI use is prohibited).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Salary: $70,000 - 110,000

Location: Remote, must reside in the Western US (PST) or AZ.

About EBA

EBA supports families and communities through high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs). With over 15 years of experience, EBA has served multiple states in juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health sectors.

Our team includes professionals from social services, juvenile justice, IT, and human resources, with over 150 years of combined experience.

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