Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist
Bellefaire JCB·Akron, Ohio
Bellefaire JCB·Akron, Ohio
Provide intensive home-based Functional Family Therapy to adolescents aged 10-18 and their families to improve resiliency and dignity. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing a clinical caseload with flexible evening and weekend hours.
& SALARY The Salary for this position is $60,000 annually.
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
Experience in working with children, adolescents and their families. Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Bellefaire to transport clients in own vehicle. AGENCY SUMMARY Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.
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Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the FFT Clinical Supervisor, the Functional Family Therapist provides Intensive Home Based Treatment to clients and their families. The Functional Family Therapist is expected to meet the program’s benchmarks for clinical excellence and productivity target for billable service each week. Therapist will be required to carry a caseload as identified per model or Supervisor discretion.. This position requires flexibility in hours to meet families when they are available. Specifically, the therapist will utilize the FFT model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18. Services take place in the home and community. Work hours are flexible, some evenings hours are expected as this position requires flexibility in hours to meet families when they are available. There are no subordinates to this position.
INCLUDE Accept assignment of cases as assigned to provide home or community based FFT services. Provide, at a minimum, weekly one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions to clients. Utilize the FFT model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18. Carry a required caseload as identified per model or Supervisor discretion, providing services anywhere from three to six months. Provide and participate in the following services, including, but not limited to: evaluations and assessments participation in the development of the client’s Treatment Service Plan (ITP) crisis work – providing assistance and support in crisis situations support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the clients’ mental illness family interventions; symptom monitoring and self management of symptoms; assistance in increasing social support skills and networks coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments; coordination of all services identified on the client’s ITP necessary follow-up to determine if services have adequately met the needs of the client access to resources in the community Work a flexible workweek and provides evening and weekend on-call coverage on a rotating basis. Maintain and keep all required trainings, certifications and licensure current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. OTHER DUTIES Attend scheduled staff meetings, consultation with the FFT consultant, individual supervision, and on-going training. Coordination with other child serving entities per individual family need. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management.
Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW, LMFT/IMFT, or LPC/LPCC). Candidates must have experience with children and adolescents, clinical experience in chemical dependency, and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
