Functional Family Therapist(Merraine Group) (4177)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Poughkeepsie,
• NY 12603Position
• Type:
• Full-TimeSalary
• Range: $70,500.00 - $79,000.00
• Salary/yearTravel
• Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job
• Shift: FlexibleThe Functional Family Therapist/Clinician provides intensive home based family therapy services including strength-based assessments, treatment planning and coordination, family treatment, and discharge planning and intervention work with client support systems. Our program is built on the belief that meaningful change happens within the environments where families live their daily lives. Through regular home visits, clinicians provide relationship-based services that meet children and families where they feel most comfortable--delivering impactful, family-centered care. DescriptionJob Responsibilities Uses evidence-based treatment modalities and assessment tools to complete comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for youth in care. Establishes medical necessity for Core and CFTSS services. Provides skill building (case management) services to meet Core requirements Implements clinical treatment plans by facilitating trauma-informed individual and/or family counseling sessions, and therapeutic groups with all youth and/or families as required by agency policies, protocols and procedures. Provides CFTSS services according to treatment needs. Assisting children/youth in developing skills as defined on treatment goals Providing psychiatric supports to youth and families. Willingness to work in a Community Based position. At Together for Youth, we are deeply committed to the success of our clinical staff and actively support this commitment by providing both financial assistance and dedicated time to pursue training in a wide range of evidence-based models. Job Requirements A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field that qualifies for Licensure or Limited Permit eligibility is required. LCSW strongly preferred. At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, child welfare, or a residential setting working with at-risk youth is Preferred. Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency. Ability to work effectively with economically and culturally diverse populations. Capacity to engage with individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges. Salary & Schedule Monday - Friday with a flexible schedule; some evening hours are expected. $67,500 - 76,000 annually; commensurate on experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #CLINTFY