RiseBoro
Therapist, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program (50878)
RiseBoro, New York, New York, us, 10261
1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Overview
Salary Range:
$66,357.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
Graduate Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy - Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Special attention is paid to interfamilial and extrafamilial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Therapist is an integral part of successful treatment. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Carry a caseload as assigned
Provide weekly one-hour, home-based, virtual, or office family therapy sessions to clients, at a minimum
Actively participate as part of the therapy team
Complete formalized FFT-A assessments
Refer families to appropriate services and supports regularly
Provide families with both clinical and concrete services
Perform the basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintaining all necessary records
Attend all FFT-A training sessions and supplemental continuing education modules with fidelity by integrating required data management system into service delivery decisions
Provide supervision to assigned Case Managers along with the Program Supervisor
Provide life skills classes
Collect information for program effectiveness along with administrative staff
Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor or Clinical Director
COMPETENCIES
Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; ability to work non-traditional and flexible work hours to include being available for weekend, evening or other appointment times with families
Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
Very good interpersonal/communication skills
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Strong clinical skills
Ability to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model
Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred
Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity
Ability to engage families who may not want the service
Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills
Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems
Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems
Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members
Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, or other relevant human service profession required, with two (2) years of experience in children and family services
Qualifications It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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Overview
Salary Range:
$66,357.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
Graduate Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy - Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Special attention is paid to interfamilial and extrafamilial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Therapist is an integral part of successful treatment. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Carry a caseload as assigned
Provide weekly one-hour, home-based, virtual, or office family therapy sessions to clients, at a minimum
Actively participate as part of the therapy team
Complete formalized FFT-A assessments
Refer families to appropriate services and supports regularly
Provide families with both clinical and concrete services
Perform the basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintaining all necessary records
Attend all FFT-A training sessions and supplemental continuing education modules with fidelity by integrating required data management system into service delivery decisions
Provide supervision to assigned Case Managers along with the Program Supervisor
Provide life skills classes
Collect information for program effectiveness along with administrative staff
Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor or Clinical Director
COMPETENCIES
Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; ability to work non-traditional and flexible work hours to include being available for weekend, evening or other appointment times with families
Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
Very good interpersonal/communication skills
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Strong clinical skills
Ability to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model
Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred
Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity
Ability to engage families who may not want the service
Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills
Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems
Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems
Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members
Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, or other relevant human service profession required, with two (2) years of experience in children and family services
Qualifications It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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