Therapist (BFT)

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling for clients/families utilizing the Functional Family Therapy model.
• Responsible for the formulation of clinical assessments of referred clients in accordance with established clinical procedures and in collaboration with each client and family.
• Will collaborate with case manager/resource specialist in planning for/and securing community-based services for client/family.
• Meet with clients within community settings (e.g. schools, hospitals, HRA offices, etc.) as needed to provide support and advocacy.
• Complete assessments, address case management needs, and make referrals as needed.
• Complete timely documentation of all client contacts, collateral contacts, FFT assessment, and discharge summaries in compliance with DOHMH and CSS (FFT) Database requirements.
• Attend clinical case conferences, staff meetings, and trainings to ensure ongoing skill development.
• Attend inter-agency meetings (including client-specific meetings at schools, hospitals, ACS, etc.).
• Participate in planning and implementation of client group activities.
• Participate in staff coverage of caseloads as needed to ensure service continuity for all clients.
• Maintain a flexible daily schedule that is responsive to clients’ availability and includes at least two weeknights until 8 PM.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), a comparable master in a human service field from an accredited school.
• Knowledge and interest in family centered practice; related experience working with children and families is highly preferred
• Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapeutic modalities
• Knowledge of assessing children at risk for abuse and neglect; previous experience working with families and youths is highly preferred
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues; experience working with these challenges is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients who express disengagement and/or are coping with multiple challenges and unpredictable schedules
• Strong self-awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse client populations and professional teams
• Strong written communication skills in paperwork and correspondences ·
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Cantonese/Mandarin is HIGHLY preferred
• Hourly Range: $32.04 - $33.34