Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Professional

Bring Your Passion

We are seeking a full-time Family Centered Treatment Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential expertise and consultation to promote a culture that respects and integrates each client’s preferences, values, and unique perspectives into their treatment plans. You will support clients in achieving symptom stability, improving their quality of life, and fostering independence within their communities.

Build Your Purpose

About Carolina Outreach

Carolina Outreach is a leader in community-based behavioral health services in North Carolina. As part of ncgCARE, we are committed to delivering evidence-based practices that improve the lives of children, adolescents, and adults. Our programs include school-based therapy, outpatient counseling, psychiatric evaluations, community support, and substance abuse services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Family Centered Treatment Therapist to provide community-based/in-home individual and family therapy for children, youth, adolescents, adults, and their families. The person in this position will work with clients and families/natural supports to assess their strengths and needs, assisting families with planning, developing, implementing, and assessing treatment and ancillary services, recommending the types of treatment modalities needed and providing these services directly or by referral. Duties may also include maintaining oversight of services provided within and outside the agency, acting as an advocate for the client and family/natural supports in the community and developing/evaluating the person-centered plan with the client and team to ensure that services are being delivered and are appropriate to the needs of the client and family/natural supports. Therapists providing Family Centered Treatment will have an average caseload of 4 to 6 youth and/or families per clinician. A licensed professional will supervise all FCT Therapists.

Compensation: $54,372.84 - $64,958.40

• Pay is based on associate or fully licensure and experience.

List of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties

• Create, develop, monitor, revise, and implement the client’s Person-Centered Plan.
• Provide clinical guidance and/or oversight in the development of crisis plans and transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Provide individual, family or group therapy to clients and their families/natural supports based on their needs, diagnoses, and best evidence-based practices.
• Provide written documentation as required. This will include treatment notes, goals and plans for the medical record (e.g., service notes, person-centered plan)
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.

Must be fully certified in FCT within twelve months of initial hire via the official FCT certification program. Successfully complete the competency-based, standardized FCT Foundation re-certification every two years.

• Complete 10 CE training hours per year.

Provide phone contact, consultation, and a minimum of two multiple-hour sessions per week per client. Meet weekly with fellow FCT clinicians and FCT supervisor.

• Complete all fidelity measures and required paperwork.
• Advocate for the client, family, and natural supports in the community.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings.
• This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds.

Direct Services

• Work to implement therapeutic interventions, crisis interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-educational activities and other best evidence-based practice therapies.
• Work with clients, families, natural supports and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying and achieving goals as indicated in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Provide clinical leadership to child and family teams.
• Provide parent/guardian/natural support training that will aid persons interacting with the client in dealing more effectively with the client.
• Assist in all service delivery as formally planned with the clinical team.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

At a minimum, possess a Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, and hold a current license or associate license in social work (LCSW/A, LCMHC/A).

An employee must become NVCI certified; receive training in population served, and client rights/confidentiality. Employees will be required to attend orientation to the Carolina Outreach, LLC, treatment model, and agency policies and procedures. CPR/First Aid, and BBP certification will be required. A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is also required. An employee must demonstrate having the core skills to deliver In-Home therapy, Community Support and Intensive In-Home services prior to service provision. Employees must complete the state mandated service definition trainings within 90 days of employment. All staff providing FCT must complete a minimum of 20 total hours of training specific to the required components of the service definitions including crisis response and person-centered thinking within the first 90 days of employment.

Why Join Carolina Outreach?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability
• Retirement and PTO:
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development:
  • Opportunities to advance your career while working in a collaborative, supportive environment

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community. Become part of Carolina Outreach’s mission to provide exceptional care and empower clients to achieve their goals.

Apply Today to be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives!

Legal Information:

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.