Functional Family Therapy Program Manager

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Functional Family Therapy Program Manager to oversee FFT implementation and quality assurance. This remote role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills, along with a background in behavioral health. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with a commitment to high-fidelity service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in implementation or administrative roles related to at-risk adolescents.
• Knowledge of California's behavioral health landscape.
• Ability to analyze reports and foster continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and quality assurance of FFT.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Canva

Power BI

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Functional Family Therapy Program Manager

Position Summary

The FFT Center of Excellence Manager oversees 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 achievement of national standards.
10. Develop regular data reports at multiple levels of the initiative, 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

1. Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
2. Ability to source referral/program participants, and work effectively with providers, referral sources, juvenile justice, and policy staff.
3. Openness to feedback and data-driven accountability.
4. Experience in obtaining stakeholder buy-in and facilitating collaboration.
5. Strong organizational and communication skills; program management experience is a plus.
6. Minimum 2 years’ experience in implementation, direct service, or administrative roles related to at-risk adolescents and families.
7. Ability to analyze reports and data for monitoring and reporting.
8. Knowledge of California's behavioral health landscape, including Medi-Cal and BHPs.
9. Ability to foster an outcome-oriented approach and support continuous quality improvement.
10. Experience with evidence-based behavioral health programs, preferably FFT.
11. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail.
12. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Canva; familiarity with Teams/Zoom, Power BI preferred.
13. Ability to work independently remotely while engaging with partners and providing feedback.
14. Excellent writing abilities (original, not AI-generated).
15. Willingness to travel as needed.

Education Requirements

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

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000

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

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