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Center for Justice Innovation · 3 months ago

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. They are seeking a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist to provide home-based therapeutic services aimed at reducing violent recidivism among youth and their families, using the evidence-based FFT model.

CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide "home-based" Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in adherence to model fidelity, delivering services directly in homes, the office, or community settings (not remotely)

Employ creativity and persistence to effectively engage clients, fostering strong therapeutic relationships

Work collaboratively with families from a strengths-based approach, empowering them to leverage their resources for growth and change

Advocate passionately for youth and families, demonstrating belief in each individual’s capacity to grow and thrive

Show cultural sensitivity and adaptability, providing a comfortable environment for diverse backgrounds

Commit to empowering families to develop their problem-solving skills, working with them at times and locations that are most accessible for them, primarily in their homes

Engage with referral sources (e.g., Legal Aid Society, NYC Law Department, schools, and QCJC programs) to effectively introduce families to the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Model

Actively participate in community events alongside team members to foster local connections and support

Manage a caseload of up to 12 cases, maintaining both electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate and timely documentation

Record progress notes promptly in the CSS system, meeting FFT requirements for external reporting and data tracking

Collaborate with the therapy team, participating in weekly team meetings and individual supervision sessions

Facilitate access to appropriate services and resources for families, addressing both clinical needs and practical supports

Travel to and from client homes as required to deliver therapy and support

Participate in all FFT training, supervision, and consultation activities to maintain high standards and model fidelity

Additional tasks as necessary

Qualification

Functional Family TherapyCognitive Behavioral TechniquesAt-Risk YouthBilingual in English/SpanishCultural SensitivityTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibility

Required

A Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, or other relevant human service profession required

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Preference given to Queens residents

Preferred

Demonstrated expertise in providing individual and family therapy using cognitive behavioral techniques, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practices

Experience working directly with at-risk youth, particularly within Black and Latino communities, ages 13 to 18, focusing on justice prevention and family-centered care

Comfort and experience conducting in-home therapy sessions, especially in urban settings in Queens

Flexibility to meet the needs of clients, including availability for evenings and weekends