Home-Based Family Therapist — FFT Training Available

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

Job summary

Together for Youth seeks a licensed clinician to provide home-based family therapy to at-risk youth and their families in the New York area. The role involves rapid intake assessments, engaging families, and implementing behavior-change focused treatment plans. Occasional on-call hours and a flexible schedule are required.

Training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is available, with potential for growth in a community-based setting dedicated to equitable outcomes and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed clinician or eligible for limited permit.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families preferred (mental health, counseling, human services).
• Willingness to work in a community-based setting.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays; and possible on-call hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based family therapy to at-risk youth and families.
• Complete rapid intake assessments of family dynamics and functioning.
• Engage youth and family to initiate behavior-change techniques.
• Develop and implement treatment plans focusing on risk reduction and protective factors.
• Create relapse prevention plans for future challenges.
• Assist families in crisis management and on-call coverage as needed.
• Coordinate with other providers to align treatment plans.
• Opportunity to receive training in Functional Family Therapy (FFTLLC).

Skills

Licensed Clinician

LMHC

LMSW

LMFT

LCAT

Limited Permit Eligible

Job description

Together for Youth seeks a licensed clinician to provide home-based family therapy to at-risk youth and their families in the New York area. The role involves rapid intake assessments, engaging families, and implementing behavior-change focused treatment plans. Occasional on-call hours and a flexible schedule are required.

Training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is available, with potential for growth in a community-based setting dedicated to equitable outcomes and supportive services.