Family Therapy Program Director (FFT)
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FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPIST - PROGRAM DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Functional Family Therapy- Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Specific attention is paid to interfamilial and extra-familial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Functional Family Therapy- Adult (FFT-A) Director will be accountable for providing day-to-day support, leadership, and general supervision to Therapists and Case Managers. The FFT Director is responsible for maintaining adherence to the Functional Family Therapy - Adult model. FFT-A works with youth between the ages of 22 to 27 who have been referred by the criminal legal system and community-based organizations. The Director will effectively lead, supervise, and support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate community-based recidivism prevention program that focuses on providing counseling and clinical interventions to young adults and families. The Director will assist in the overall functioning of the program with the goal of reducing the number of young adults engaged in the criminal legal system. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Daily oversight and compliance of the FFT-A program
Manage clinical core competencies and delegate responsibilities involved in day-to-day FFT-A program operations to allow for efficient and streamlined programming
Establish, practice, and encourage office norms i.e., use of calendars, checking email, etc
Assign cases to Therapists and Case Managers
Monitor, review, and approve all written work produced by FFT-A staff, maintaining compliance with contractual regulations
Ensure that staff maintain records of all clients and family contacts
Ensure that staff enter all progress notes and other case information in the web-based monitoring system
Ensure all counseling sessions, coaching sessions, case notes, and documentation are completed on time and in compliance with the FFT-A model and funding source requirements
Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance of FFT-A clinical files and information sharing
Schedule and ensure staff adhere to FFT-A and ART consultation requirements; participate in consultations
Schedule home visits in an effective manner and review the team’s weekly itineraries
Monitor participant feedback on therapeutic impact, progress, and alliance
Support staff in the utilization of Session Planning Guides and Case Plans
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to FFT-A Therapists and Case Managers
Facilitate communication between Therapists and Case Managers through weekly one-on-one supervision with each staff member and hosting weekly team meetings
Remain up to date on case history and progress of cases to be able to provide adequate supervision on casework practice
Communicate regularly with staff and troubleshoot issues related to casework with the help of the Director of Clinical Services when needed
Appropriately follow incident reporting procedures
Ensure data entry meets contractual requirements
Establish and maintain safety procedures and proactively address potential risk management exposures
Ensure appropriate certifications, licensing, and educational requirements are maintained in compliance with applicable regulatory and FFT-A standards and provide professional growth opportunities for staff
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure that all staff training needs are continually met; ensure quality professional development of Therapists and Case Managers
Provide ongoing FFT model training coaching to support effective implementation and ensure timely completion of certification
Ensure operational, administrative, and reporting compliance
Monitor and approve expenses and ensure timely submissions of expense requests
Create and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
Participate in related board functions including submission of Board reports and presentations, as requested
Remain up-to-date on case history and progress of cases to be able to provide adequate supervision on casework practice
Attend internal and external training i.e., conferences, asynchronous, and synchronous sessions
Attend interagency meetings, as needed
Represent FFT-A programs at community functions, doing presentations for community outreach, as requested by community partners
Supervisory Responsibilities Hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of FFT-A staff; ensuring the program is adequately staffed at all times
Ensure the team’s adherence to, and fidelity of, the FFT-A model. Facilitate individual and team supervision with the FFT-A therapists
Manage and delegate responsibilities involved in day-to-day FFT-A program operations to allow for efficient and streamlined programming
Assess and arrange for meeting the training needs of FFT-A staff; collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure that all staff training needs are continually met
Prepare, review and/or approve FFT-A staff timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submit them to the payroll department for processing; maintaining all personnel and program records
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
COMPETENCIES Timeliness and responsiveness to key stakeholders, director, and director reports
Ability to teach professional development fundamentals to staff
Maintenance of a growth mindset in a fast-paced environment
Capacity to ground themselves in the FFT-A principles and Key Performance Indicators
Aptitude to carry FFT-A knowledge into clinical supervision to build therapist adherence
Close attention to detail, responsibility, and dependability in data reporting to external and internal database platforms
Capacity to multi-task, engage in follow-up with tasks delegated, and follow through with strategic plans
Aptitude to integrate business writing into professional correspondence and written communication
Ability to closely supervise evidence-based treatment interventions to ensure therapeutic fidelity
Capacity to follow a specific training philosophy that prioritizes principles over rules
Proficiency to coach staff through practice-based learning outside of once-weekly FFT-A consultation
Analytic skills to maintain Continuous Quality Improvement in the delivery of the FFT-A model
Implementation of accountability structures and regular tracking of Therapist Adherence Measures
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based learning and reporting platforms
Knowledge and experience with individual, family, group modalities and crisis intervention techniques
Proficiency in coaching functional individual and family interaction, communication, and collective growth
Command and understanding of interventions with individuals with mental health issues
Skilled in working with hard-to-reach or distant individuals and families
Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet, may include non-traditional hours
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong clinical skills
Ability to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model
Expertise in working with young adults, 22 – 27 years of age preferred
Commitment to work with others, respect, elevate, and center cultural proficiency
Poses skills to engage families who may not want the service
Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills
Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems
Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Ability to intervene decisively, when necessary, to protect family members
Effectiveness in establishing mutually respectful relationships, in which the family is a full partner, and participants are empowered to solve their own problems
Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits for best practice
Ability to appropriately handle crisis situations
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master\'s degree in relevant Human Services discipline required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred
Provisional licensure required; licensure preferred
3 years of relevant direct service work experience; FFT experience preferred
1 - 3 years of supervisory experience required in Social Work, Mental Health, or related setting
SALARY: $92,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year
BENEFITS Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
PTO
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE and other program details may be shared per organizational needs. This refined description retains the essential duties, qualifications, and benefits without extraneous site content.
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- Location:
- New York, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations