What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist(Family Behavior Therapy) position at Pressley Ridge?
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
- Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Retirement savings plan with an employer match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) Therapist is responsible for providing services to address the needs of substance using parents or adolescents and their families that are involved in the child welfare system. The FBT Therapist will provide home based therapy sessions for parents and their children using prescribed protocols, including intervention handouts and assigned skill-oriented treatment interventions. The FBT Therapist will work in a collaborative manner with families to build strong partnering relationships with individuals in the home and community to deliver the FBT model and ensure the needs of those designated are respectfully and adequately addressed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assess risk factors related to safety and well-being of family members by utilizing assessment tools that are embedded in the FBT model.
- Assure the development of effective treatment plan/services.
- Assure the implementation and evaluation of effective treatment plans that fosters goal attainment.
- To assure the development and maintenance of good working relationships.
- To assure adherence to quality standards and compliance with external licensing and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
- Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
- Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.