Program Director of Family Therapy (FFT)
Company: Evidence Based Associates
Location: New York
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
We are seeking a Program Director to join our dynamic team!The
ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical
Therapy, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field. The
candidate must have at least three years of direct program
management experience in mental health and substance use disorder
treatment.Essential Functions:--- Develop and implement programs
that are evidence-based and meet the needs of clients and
families.--- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
for clients based on the client's needs.--- Provide treatment to
clients using evidence-based practices.--- Provide supervision to
therapists working with clients.--- Develop case plans for new
clients.--- Conduct staff development workshops, trainings, and
workshops for therapists and case managers.--- Conduct staff
meetings, and participate in monthly staff meetings.--- Participate
in monthly client meetings.--- Perform other duties as assigned by
the Director Program Manager.We are seeking a Program Director to
manage the implementation of Atlas Functional Family Therapy (FFT).
The Program Director will be responsible for the supervision of 3
FFT therapists, 1 Community Engagement Specialist (Credible
Messenger), and a program administrator.Roles and
Responsibilities:Model Implementation
- Provides leadership and vision to assist the FFT team in
achieving goals, continually improving performance, and meeting
challenges proactively and effectively
- Hire and provide clinical and administrative supervision to FFT
staff
- Ensures relationships with partners and community groups are
established and maintained
- Ensures compliance with the FFT model and quality of care
- Attend all required FFT & Clinical Service System
trainingAdministrative Responsibilities
- Collaborates with intra-agency departments and programs on
programmatic, fiscal, IT, and human resources-related issues
- Participates in agency and external meetings
- Uses available data to identify needs, provide guidance to
program staff, and inform the program of planning and quality
service delivery
- Ensures appropriate training and supervision are provided to
all staff; may develop and provide training opportunities across
divisions to enhance the delivery of services and staff
competenciesManagement:
- Provides clinical supervision to FFT therapists and promotes
professional development
- Adheres to program budgets and maintains programs' fiscal
viability
- Manages risks regarding client safety by adhering to all risk
management protocols
- Facilitates team meetings to promote quality of care for the
residents and families
- Responds to opportunities to expand service delivery
options
- Performs all other duties assigned.
- Ensures programmatic systems are in place to meet client
service delivery needsCORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to assess program needs, increase efficiencies, and
build teams
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans with staff
members to enhance programming
- Empathy for youth and families, and a passion for including
youth and family voices in programming operations
- Capacity to lead and supervise family-focused services within
residential and community settings
- Expands and develops family-driven care
- Embodies model of care principles & values and ensures
integration of said principles throughout the programs
- Supports and strengthens interdisciplinary practice
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration
skills
- Skilled in using data to inform & guide practice
- Values and demonstrates cultural competency and an
anti-oppressive lens
- Values professional development and participation in
supervision and training.EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT) in a Behavioral Health or related
field
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in youth and
family-serving programs
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical or
operations supervisorCOMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to learn
electronic health records and other software as requiredWORK
ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Primary location: TBDSALARY:
- $91,000Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- COVID Sick leave (40 Hours)
- Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
- Team Build Activity
- Retirement Plan
- Conference Opportunity
- Paid Time Off vacation 80 Hours and sick time)
- Paid Time Off 40 Hours sick timeJob Type: Full-timePay:
$91,000.00 per year
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Keywords: Evidence Based Associates, Hackensack , Program Director of Family Therapy (FFT), Executive , New York, New Jersey
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