What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional Family Therapist position at VQ Inc?
VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.
VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.
The Therapist is responsible for providing mental health assessment and counseling intervention services for youth. The Therapist provides quality holistic services, utilizing the FFT approach, continually monitoring and documenting youth's mental well-being and overall adjustment to the program. This position's functions are performed as part of a multi-disciplinary team and include development and implementation of treatment plans. The Therapist works closely with the administrative team to ensure therapy hours are consistent with youth's needs, and assists with the overall operation of clinical services.
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- Conducts mental health assessments, assess the youth's situations and provides proper ongoing treatments.
- Provides crisis intervention services for all youth, screens for human trafficking concerns.
- Implements various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address youth behaviors.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Educates and involves family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
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