What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional Family Therapy - Behavioral Health Professional position at Spurwink Services?
Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Spurwink is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.
You will receive ongoing training in the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model as you work with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement FFT as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of FFT. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 10 - 18 make life-transforming changes. The course of FFT treatment is approximately 6 months.
DUTIES:
- The Behavioral Health Professional - Functional Family Therapy must have the ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes, flexibility to work when the families are available to meet, and the ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team trained in the FFT evidenced-based model of treatment.
- A Behavioral Health Professional must have strong interpersonal/communicational/and clinical skills, the ability to work with respect for cultural diversity, and engage families who may not want the service.
- Must have the ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills and be able to establish a mutually respectful relationship, in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required. Previous experience in the behavioral health field working with youth and families preferred. Exception Request for Functional Family Therapy Hire approved by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is required. Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role. All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
- Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)
- 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
- Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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