Family Outreach Therapist: FFT Foster Care - 5518

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JOB TITLE : Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time, 40 hours / week

SCHEDULED HOUR M-F flexible schedule 8a-8p - managing your own schedule and caseload; some evenings required.

PROGRAM / LOCATION : FFT- Foster Care , Manchester, CT- Community-based in and around Windham county

PC# : 2703

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC)

Interested in helping a foster child?

Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC) is an evidence-based in-home clinical intervention with a relational focus on the family unit for DCF-involved children. In addition to clinical treatment, FFT-FC also offers corresponding case management services with a Family Specialist. Birth Families and Foster Families are the primary unit of intervention. FFT-FC is built on the core FFT model; it is completed with the foster family and moves to your working with the birth family when the youth is preparing for reunification and after.

ABOUT THE POSITION : Outreach Therapist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and / or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and / or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and / or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Master's Degree or higher in related field.

Experience : Experience working with trauma, mental illness and / or serious emotional disorders and / or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver's License for programs where transportation is required

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Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION

Starting at $60,496 / yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Salary : $60,496