Pressley Ridge·Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania
The FBT Therapist provides home-based therapy to substance-using parents or adolescents and their families involved in the child welfare system. They are responsible for assessing risk factors, developing effective treatment plans, and maintaining collaborative relationships with families and community partners.
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.
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.
Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
Environmental
Factors: Community, home, school.
Working
Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and various clearances including State Police, FBI, and child abuse clearances. Completion of CPSL Mandated Reporter training is also required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.