Program Director of Family Therapy (FFT)

Job Description

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 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.

Atlas works to prevent violence by meeting people during a crisis, like a recent arrest or open court case, and connecting them to a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships.

As part of Atlas, we offer FFT to young people at elevated risk for violence in the community, victimization, or a re-arrest.

FFT is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed for high-risk youth and young adults who have been referred by the criminal court, juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems.

Services are short-term and typically offered in the home, though services can be offered in the office or other community settings.

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 training

Administrative 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 competencies

Management :

• 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 needs

CORE 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 supervisor

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED (List the computer skills needed) :

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT :

• Primary location : TBD
SALARY :
• $91,000
• $91,000

Benefits :

• 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 time

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $91,000.00 per year

EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs).

As a production company’, we focus on the implementation issues back stage so that EBPs and community-based providers can be the stars’ on stage.

Over the past 15 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health.

Our project support services address common implementation questions and concerns, such as :

• System Assessment : what are the gaps or needs in your current service system?
• Readiness Support : how do we get providers and stakeholders ready for EBPs?
• Program Implementation : how do we ensure we are implementing with high fidelity?
• Service Coordination : how do we make sure we’re matching the right service at the right time for the right children, youth, and family members?

EBA offers a team of professionals with backgrounds in social services, juvenile justice, evidence-based programs, information technology and human resources.

EBA’s interdisciplinary team brings a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in clinical services and program management related to community-based and evidence-based programs.

EBA offers a full-range of implementation supports for FFPSA!

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