Therapist, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program (50878)

RiseBoro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Therapist to work within its Functional Family Therapy - Adult program. Candidates should have a Master's degree in social work or a relevant field and possess strong clinical skills. The role involves home-based family therapy sessions, managing a caseload, and providing support to families. Flexibility in working hours is required, along with a commitment to the organization's mission and values. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with two years of experience in children and family services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based family therapy sessions to clients.
• Carry a caseload and participate as part of the therapy team.
• Provide supervision to Case Managers.

Skills

Ability to work with families in their own homes

Flexibility to work non-traditional hours

Good interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Strong clinical skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Overview

Salary Range: $66,357.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day Shift

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy - Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Special attention is paid to interfamilial and extrafamilial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Therapist is an integral part of successful treatment. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Carry a caseload as assigned
• Provide weekly one-hour, home-based, virtual, or office family therapy sessions to clients, at a minimum
• Actively participate as part of the therapy team
• Complete formalized FFT-A assessments
• Refer families to appropriate services and supports regularly
• Provide families with both clinical and concrete services
• Perform the basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintaining all necessary records
• Attend all FFT-A training sessions and supplemental continuing education modules with fidelity by integrating required data management system into service delivery decisions
• Provide supervision to assigned Case Managers along with the Program Supervisor
• Provide life skills classes
• Collect information for program effectiveness along with administrative staff
• Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor or Clinical Director

COMPETENCIES

• Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
• Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; ability to work non-traditional and flexible work hours to include being available for weekend, evening or other appointment times with families
• Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
• Very good interpersonal/communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model
• Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred
• Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity
• Ability to engage families who may not want the service
• Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills
• Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems
• Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
• Ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems
• Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, or other relevant human service profession required, with two (2) years of experience in children and family services

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.