TITLE OF POSITION: Functional Family Therapy Master’s Level Counselor

POSITION NUMBER: MH-50

PROGRAM: Bay Children Services

COMPONENT: Functional Family Therapy Team

MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Master's degree in psychology, social work or related human services discipline preferred and minimum of two years’ experience working with children and families, preferably experience with the juvenile justice population; or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services discipline with anticipation of obtaining a Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services discipline within 4 months of hire. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles. Requires the ability to work with families in their homes and the flexibility to work when families are available to meet, including evenings and weekends. Strong clinical, communication, strength-based, and family- centered skills required. This position requires a counselor who can work independently but also work successfully as a team member.

Will require training, upon hire, in the Functional Family Therapy model and strong adherence to the fidelity of the model in practice with families.

Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring).

Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S. 394.4572.

SUPERVISOR: Children Services Program Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Exempt: XXX (Professional)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)

Complete comprehensive evaluations that address family and youth needs, abilities, strengths and preferences. Address family dynamics that are relevant to successful youth functioning.

Develop behavior and generalization plans that address both child and family factors.

Work with families toward the implementation of the behavior and generalization plan with emphasis on helping children and family members to achieve resilience and autonomy.

Provide functional family therapy treatment.

Participate in staffing and consultations in collaboration with the family and juvenile justice professionals with whom the family is involved.

Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation.

Provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about the functional family therapy model, collaborate in the treatment process, and facilitate the family’s progress.

Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to work collaboratively with other FFT team therapists.

Participate in staff training regarding skill development in the Functional Family Therapy model.

Perform client related documentation in accordance with Center policies and procedures, component specific guidelines and contract provisions, as applicable.

Refer for client services as indicated.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served.

Maintain after hour availability as required by the needs of the clients.

Physical & Other Requirements:
Speaking: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Reading Comprehension: Yes

Repetitive motion with hands, wrists, arms: Yes No
(e.g keyboard, typing, handwriting, etc.)
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to handle stressful situations: Yes

Activity Expectation
Standing: Moderate
Sitting: Moderate
Driving vehicles: Moderate
Lifting and/or Carrying: Minimal
Bending and/or Stooping: Moderate
Climbing Stairs and/or Ladders: Minimal
Walking or Moving (between offices, other facilities, etc.): Moderate

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

Travel Same Day: Frequent
Travel Overnight: Infrequent
Overtime (Non-Exempt only): N/A
Holidays/Weekends: Occasional
Shift Work (PMs/Midnights): N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person