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Better Morning Inc

FFT Therapist LGPC LPC LGSW LCSW and LICSW

Better Morning Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Description

FFT Therapist (Couple, family and individual therapist)

An exciting position has become available for a full time Licensed Mental health therapist to join a friendly team based in Washington DC.

Grow your career, be challenged and realize the potential in yourself and others around you! If you are passionate about serving youth and families in their homes, have superior interpersonal, & open communication skills, desire to work in an environment with constructive oversight & focus on successful outcomes, this therapy model is for you, and we want you! If you are positive, vibrant, flexible, and compassionate, we want you!

We are seeking individuals with mental health clinical training and experience to deliver FFT. Duties include assessment, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with caregivers, families, youth, and community stakeholders. You will function as part of a FFT team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule based on families’ availability. Experience in family systems therapy or behaviorally based marital and substance abuse treatment therapy preferred. Master's in mental health or related field required; licensure also required. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including opportunities for thorough training in this highly researched evidence-based model.

To learn more about the FFT program, please visit: https://www.fftllc.com/

Role Requirements

The Functional Family Therapy is (FFT/CBI) evidence-based model therapist will hold at least graduate level license (LGPC or LGSW). Agency will pay for FFT and CBI trainings.

This position requires flexibility of hours to meet families when and where they are available.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Must be able to commit to seeing clients Remotely and on-site.

Excellent writing and case documenting skills

Strong clinical skills and a strong work ethic and an ability to work independently.

Ability to internalize and work within the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy philosophy and model

Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to empowering families

Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members and to set appropriate boundaries

Role Responsibilities

Therapists will be responsible for providing evidence-based, psychotherapy and person-centered therapy to individuals, adolescent, youth, couples, and family with various mental health issues.

Follow the fidelity model of both the EBP model

Participating as part of the therapy team

Adhering to Child-Welfare safety guidelines

Assisting families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports

Provide individual/family/group counseling sessions and document same.

Serve as clinical liaison to referral sources and guardians regarding client progress and needs; to include attendance of

Maintain record of all services provided.

Maintain high quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements.

Update the treatment plan and other clinical assessments for the assigned individual

Qualifications:Qualifications

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Functional Family Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LGPC, LGSW, LPC or LICSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

Why should you apply?

To join a fantastic company

Opportunity to be trained in a well-known evidence-based model that has been proven to work with youth and their families

To become part of a great team

To showcase your knowledge and skill set

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.