Functional Family Therapist (FFT) - Wilmington / Lumberton area

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to work for an organization that Makes a Lasting Impact on Kids? Are you a Mental Health Professional looking for an opportunity to make a difference in today’s youth? AMIkids has served over 160,000 kids and their families since 1969. Being part of the AMIkids team means that you are helping youth to realize their full potential and become a valuable part of their community.

Our Team Members are Essential to the success of our Youth.

What you will be doing :

The FFT Therapist role provides community based intensive counseling services to youth and their families utilizing the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Model.

This position requires flexibility in hours to meet family availability including early mornings, late evenings and / or weekends working within the Wilmington, Lumberton area.

Travel is required.

You must have :

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related Human Services field,
• Ability to meet professional standards, licensure / certification and / or contract requirements,
• Flexible to meet family availability including early mornings, late evenings and / or weekends
• Ability to travel

We are looking for individuals with the following type of experience / licensure :

Perks and Benefits :

What we offer to our Team Members are growth opportunities, we develop our leaders from within, Health Benefits to eligible full-time employees, 9 Paid Holidays, PTO that you accumulate every pay period, Wellness Benefits (EAP, Health Coaching), Retirement Plans (yes more than 1) and more! Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! http : / / www.amikids.org / Our -Careers / why-amikids / benefits

Who are we?

AMIkids is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth develop into responsible and productive citizens.

Our Mission : AMIkids' mission is to protect public safety and positively impact as many youth as possible through the efforts of a diverse and innovative staff. AMIkids works in partnership with youth agencies, local communities and families.

Our Vision : Separating a troubled past from a bright future.

We have an unwavering commitment to putting kids first.

AMIkids has enjoyed great success in transforming kids because we take the unconventional approach of putting “Kids First”. This core value permeates throughout all 14 AMIkids values to empower kids to achieve their potential.

Our Guiding Principles :

Kids First – all decisions by staff and board members are made on the basis of what is best for the kids

Family – an atmosphere throughout AMIkids where kids are treated as our own family members. For a family atmosphere to thrive, everyone associated with the organization has to be treated as family with high expectations, respect and accountability.

Safety – Our programs are operated where student, staff and the public safety is the responsibility of everyone in the organization.

Our Core Values :

Creativity | Honesty | Enthusiasm | Integrity | Loyalty | Leadership | Diversity | Goal Orientation | Excellence |