Functional Family Therapist

POSITION DESCRIPTION *OVERALL PURPOSE*: This is a professional position which provides community based intensive counseling services to youth and their families utilizing the Functional Family Therapy Model.
A Master's Degree is preferred, a Bachelor's Degree will be considered.
There is a sign on bonus for this position.
*Competitive benefits packages are offered for all full-time employees.
The Children’s Aid Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Paid Time off (PTO) B.
UPMC Medical Insurance C.
Dental and Vision Insurance D.
Life Insurance after 1 year of Service E.
Short Term and Long Term Disability after 1 year of Service F.
Retirement Plan *CASELOAD*: All essential functions are conducted within the framework of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of the developmental stage.
*MISSION STATEMENT*: Our mission is to provide a continuum of quality services, which promote the emotional, behavioral, educational, and physical development of children, adolescents, and their families.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB*: (other duties may be assigned) 1.
Mange a caseload effectively and within FFT Model fidelity and requirements.
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Complete required FFT assessments and record in required database timely.
Ensure compliant FFT clinical flies.
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Mandatory participation in scheduled supervisor with team and/or individually.
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Meet all FFT Training and skill requirements.
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Scheduled home visits in a cost effective manner and submit weekly itinerary to designated supervisor and communicate changes.
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Adhere to safety and in-home visit safety procedures.
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Create and maintain working partnerships with internal and external parties.
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Complete monthly progress reports.
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Maintain professional relationship boundaries.
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Assist with special projects.
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Complete bi-annual record reviews.
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Complete performance appraisals for six month and annual reviews timely and within identified timeframes.
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Attend training, in-service, meetings and conferences as necessary and as directed to obtain 40 hours according to policy.
*OTHER DUTIES OF JOB*: 1.
Perform other related duties as required.
*SUPERVISION RECEIVED*: Supervision is received by the FFT Director *SUPERVISION GIVEN*: *WORKING CONDITIONS*: 1.
Responding to upset or angry people.
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Working with frequent interruptions.
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Working overtime.
*MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB*: 1.
Must be able to walk, sit, and stand throughout the workday as needed, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
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Must possess ability to talk, hear, read, and write.
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
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Must be able to practice Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR with youth as necessary.
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Must be able to practice Trauma Informed practices.
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Must be able to operate a vehicle.
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Flexibility in hours to meet families availability; including early mornings, late evenings and/or weekends.
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Ability to travel 35% of time, frequent and extensive car travel.
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No special vision requirements are necessary.
*QUALIFICATIONS*: *A.
* *Education/Training/License/Certification*: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related Human Services field.
\* A Master's degree is preferred, a Bachelor's Degree will be considered.
*B.
* *Work Experience*: Two years of related experience in mental health field, FFT experience preferred.
*C.
* *Conditions of Employment*: Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
Must be 21 years of age.
Attend annual HIPAA training.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED*: *PRIMARY POPULATION:* Children/Adolescents *AGES:* *1.
*Must possess knowledge of child/adolescent psychology, development and abnormal behaviors.
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*Knowledge of all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
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*Knowledge of all the FFT regulations.
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*Must possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and possess excellent documentation and observation skills.
*5.
*Requires flexibility, leadership skills, and good judgment.
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*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the children, their families, other staff, and other local agencies.
*7.
*Requires ability to work as a team member, present information in a clear and concise manner, and work independently.
*8.
*Requires supervision skills and the ability to delegate.
*9.
*Must be adept at problem solving and decision making.
*10.
*Must be a mandated reporter of child abuse.
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*Must be able to transport self and others.
*12.
*Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
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*Follow all confidentiality and universal precaution guidelines.
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*Knowledge of and ability to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR.
*15.
*Knowledge of and ability to use Trauma Informed Practices.
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*Strictly adhere to all HIPAA requirements as a covered entity.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*To learn more information about The Children’s Aid Home and to view the full job description, please visit our website at www.
cahprogram.
org.
* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person