What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-dimensional Family Therapist Assistant (MDFT) position at United Community & Family Services Inc?
Description
UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full--time (40hrs) MDFT Therapist Assistant to provide case management & collaborative support services to adolescents who have behavioral/mental health challenges and/or who are abusing substances, and their parents. Services are provided to adolescents, caregivers, & family members.
Clients will be seen in Windham County.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess clients’ needs in following domains: School, legal, economics, medical, social, work
- Meet weekly w/MDFT therapist assigned to family to discuss tasks & progress for each case.
- Provide weekly face to face direct service hours to client/family to teach advocacy & collaboration skills; partner w/family members to meet goals/objectives.
- Provide a broad range of supports such as, job coaching, social skills, substance abuse recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral management skills and recreational activities as necessary
- Set goals with each family and complete service agreement in agreed upon timeframe
- Provide assistance to client in crisis situations
- Remove barriers to MDFT treatment by addressing basic needs challenges.
- Participate in case reviews and supervision; attend all regularly scheduled team meetings and training; maintain familiarity with community resources and collaborate with other agencies such as DCF and other community-based supports that are involved with the family
- Maintain up-to-date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations and termination summaries
- Minimum of 60% travel may be required.
UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
- Paid life and disability insurance
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree with one to three years prior experience or training in social services or Associates Degree in relevant field with three years of experience or training in social services
- Experience working with children and families in recovery preferred or children and families with significant behavioral health needs.
- Ability to provide a strength based, client centered approach to the delivery of service
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bilingual skills - Spanish/English preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Internet and e-mail
- Valid driver's license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance required
Why UCFS?
Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference, while striving to become more culturally competent and affirming each day. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.
