Home-Based Family Therapist (FFT Training)

Together for Youth; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merraine Group seeks a Functional Family Therapist/Clinician in Schenectady, NY to deliver intensive home-based family therapy for at-risk youth and families, including assessments and treatment planning. Travel across Schenectady County is required.

Flexible schedule with day/evening/weekend hours; on-call as needed. Training in Functional Family Therapy is provided and on-going supervision offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families in mental health, counseling, or healthcare.
• Must be willing to work in a community-based position.
• Flexible schedule with day/evening/weekend hours and possible on-call hours.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based family therapy services to at-risk youth and their families.
• Complete rapid assessments during intake to assess relational and hierarchical functioning in the home.
• Rapidly engage youth and families to begin behavior change using FFT techniques.
• Create Relapse Prevention Plan and coordinate with other collaterals involved in cases.
• Assist families with managing crisis situations and on-call hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Report writing

Education

Licensed Clinician (LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCAT) or Limited Permit Eligible

Job description

The Merraine Group seeks a Functional Family Therapist/Clinician in Schenectady, NY to deliver intensive home-based family therapy for at-risk youth and families, including assessments and treatment planning. Travel across Schenectady County is required.

Flexible schedule with day/evening/weekend hours; on-call as needed. Training in Functional Family Therapy is provided and on-going supervision offered.