Family Therapist (FT)

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Family Therapist (FT) to join our professional team. 

The Family Therapist provides family therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to children ages birth to three and their families. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Licensure: 

Master’s degree (M.A.) in Professional Counseling and Guidance or a related field; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure from the NM Board of Counseling and Therapy Practices or NM Board of Social Work Examiners

General Requirements:     

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Counseling, Family Therapy or Social Work
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Family Therapist will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA Therapies’ policies and procedures.  Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice
2. Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations
3. Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately
4. Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy
5. Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies
6. Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment
7. Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
8. Giving clear and concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
9. Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
10. Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives
11. Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
12. Planning for discharge of the child/family     
13. Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary

1. Attending Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM) meetings, IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required
2. Fulfilling Team Lead duties for a select number of children on assigned caseload

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The FT will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by:

1. Carrying a caseload of 27 therapy hours per week equating to 1296 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent
2. Providing services according to the child’s IFSP

PRODUCTIVITY

The FT will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Therapies’ Management.

1. Achieving 90% performance goal

DOCUMENTATION

The FT will accurately collect data for the child and families served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

1. Document therapy sessions and progress
   1. FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted daily.
   2. Any therapist needing additional time beyond their regularly scheduled time must contact the Director for approval.
2. Completing progress notes with IFSP team at 6-month review TTCM meetings
3. Documenting TTCM meetings
4. Completing FIT evaluation reports within 3 business days

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The Family Therapist will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the children and families served. The FT must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or company by adhering to the following:

1. Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members
2. Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board
3. Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings

SUPERVISION

Licensed Family Therapists will be required to provide supervision as needed according to the NM Licensing supervision guidelines for Social Work, Family Therapy and/or Counseling.

1. Providing supervision to Master’s level professionals, clinicians needing supervision as well as Student Interns as assigned

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The FT will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following: 

1. Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
2. Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA Therapies’ policies and procedures