Functional Family Therapist

Liberty Resources, Inc. is looking for an engaging clinician who is interested in supporting families in taking on tough challenges and achieve long-lasting change through Functional Family Therapy. We serve families of adolescents, age 11-17, who are experiencing emotional or behavioral issues.

Trained and empowered with an evidence-based model, therapists engage the youth’s entire family system in working through 5 treatment phases. These phases highlight family engagement and motivation, assessment of relational and hierarchal patterns within the family, behavioral change interventions, and discharge planning that ensures formal and natural supports are in place. Sessions usually occur weekly, but can be more frequent to meet the needs of a family.

Some of the common treatment outcomes for families include:

• Improved family functioning
• Decreased rate of out-of-home placement
• Increased coping and problem-solving skills
• Fewer mental health challenges.

Therapists will complete case documentation in the FFT CSS system, which guides case conceptualization and treatment planning. Documentation will also be required in an agency EMR for the purposes of Medicaid billing.

Common barriers to Families accessing services are removed in the FFT model

• Services are provided in homes; eliminating the need for transportation or childcare
• Sessions are offered around the schedule of caregivers; including evening availability and weekend contact as needed
• Weekly contact is based on the needs of the family
• A short treatment window of 3-5 months makes the program manageable for families

Reasons why therapists choose to work in FFT!

• Intensive support Training and supervision are built right into the model into
• Flexibility and autonomy in their workday Independence in creating a nontraditional schedule outside of contact with clients and supervision  
• No commuting cost Mileage is reimbursed from your home
• A hybrid schedule Work from home when not meeting with clients
• Not sitting in an office all day
• Home-based sessions Allow for stronger engagement with families and better case conceptualization.
• Small Caseload Serve 10-12 families at a time. Sessions usually occur weekly though are more frequent when family needs warrant it.
• Every day is different Use an array of clinical skills including cognitive behavioral techniques, pragmatic family therapies, family systems theory, behavioral therapies, social-ecological model, marital therapy, and contingency management
• Treatment = action! Develop family-driven, solution-focused interventions every day.
• Positive work environment Work with a team that sees the best in families.
• Short treatment window! A 3-5 month treatment duration helps avoid clinician burnout and diminishing returns with families.
• Collaboration With a variety of community partners
• Commitment to the practice of cultural humility Program development includes a dedication to growth in diversity, inclusion, and equity work.

For more information on Functional Family Therapy, visit FFT’s website. The interview process allows for candidates to gain a strong understanding of the position and how the model benefits families served.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Have a masters in a mental health field
• Licensure in the field is preferred but not required
• Have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.  

Come work for Liberty and enjoy the rewards!

• Liberty is a 501C nonprofit employer and may qualify you for loan forgiveness
• Generous Paid Time Off! Sick time begins to accrue within one month of employment and rolls over year to year. PTO starts 60 days post-employment. Paid holidays off include two floater holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Supervision provided for employees working towards licensure 
• Mileage reimbursement – eligible starting at your home

We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Access to Quality Clinical Supervision
• Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
• Family Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan

Pay: $57,000 / year

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.