Functional Family Therapist
Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Topeka
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000Want to provide at-risk-youth
with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful?
We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with
at-risk-youth, leading them on the path to success, and helping
them reach their full potential. Make more than a Living, Make a
Difference Our Benefits: Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision
Insurance19 days of Paid Time Off the first year11 paid
holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer match up to
5%Flexible spending accountsPaid short-term and voluntary long-term
disabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary term life
insurance**Travel Required throughout the Lawrence/Topeka Kansas
Area for Case VisitsDuties & ResponsibilitiesFFT Therapists conduct
assessments and provide direct clinical treatment using methods
compatible with Functional Family Therapy (FFT) principles and
practices, documenting treatment efforts in a clear and concise
manner to meet contract requirements and Eckerd policies.Therapists
will provide, at a minimum, weekly one-hour, home based family
therapy sessions to clients for families who have adolescents
between the ages of 10 and 17 using the FFT model, and will be
required to carry a caseload of 10-12 families, providing services
an average of 12 weeks.Conduct FFT assessment including review of
referral information, identifying and engaging key participants,
identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an
analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological
context. Utilize the Strengths and Needs Assessment (SNA) both at
the on-set of treatment and at discharge. SNA must be administered
within 72 hours of client intake.Engage primary caregiver and other
key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying
and overcoming barriers to engagement. Identify nature of family
relationships; risk and protective factors of each family member
and the impact behavior patterns have on the family.Implement a
problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention
implementation, and outcome review and strategy revision procedure
using the FFT Analytic Process.Develop an individualized service
plan or update any pre-existing plan a youth/family may be working
on at the time of referral. Ensure involvement of youth and family
in the plan development.QualificationsMaster's degree required,
from an accredited College or University, in a licensable academic
field such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related
subject area.Required: Licensure as a Social Worker, Licensed
Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or
Licensed Professional Counselor.Preferred 2 years of applicable
full-time work or intern experiences with delinquency population,
including individual, group or family counseling. Preferred at
least 2 years of in-home service with implementation of
interventions within or between systems, direct use of pragmatic
family therapies, individual therapy using cognitive behavioral
techniques, and/or marital therapy. Previous experience with FFT is
also preferred.Must be capable of travel and driving within
counties covered by the caseload. Must be able to provide 24 hours,
7-days/week on-call crisis intervention to clients. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends. Must
have use of a vehicle in order to conduct home visits. Must meet
state criminal and Eckerd background screening
requirements.Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) highly
desirable. *This job description is intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by a person
assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so
classified.About our Program:Eckerd Connects' Functional Family
Therapy (FFT) is an empirically grounded, well-documented and
highly successful family intervention program for youth ages 11 -
18 involved in the juvenile justice system and their families.
Intervention ranges from, on average, 8 to 12 one-hour sessions for
mild cases and up to 30 sessions of direct service for more
difficult situations, with an average length of service of three
months. Services are offered in the family's home with flexibility
to work around the family's schedule. Our Office Location:Eckerd
Connects - Kansas Functional Family Therapy1999 North Amidon Avenue
- Suite 105, Wichita, KS 67203Connect with Us video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Qtn-KpLpc&t=2s Please follow
the link for more information about this program:
https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/community-based-services/functional-family-therapy-fft/
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Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national
origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Eckerd
Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm
employment eligibility.Social workCase ManagementFamily
InterventionFamily TherapyAt-risk YouthFamily PreservationFoster
Care PI32814408-25660-346bedb1582d
Keywords: Eckerd Connects, Topeka , Functional Family Therapist, Healthcare , Topeka, Kansas
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