Position Title: Functional Family Therapist ($25.75hr - $28.75hr)

Location: Perry/Juniata Counties

The Organization:

Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Functional Family Therapist:

• Therapist's time will be spent providing direct, in-person services according to established program timeframes and protocols.
• To provide individual, parent, family group counseling services to clients in client homes, schools, and other settings as appropriate within the context of outreach services and according to treatment plans.
• To complete and submit to the case file all required clinical documentation in a professional manner within established program expectations and timeframes.
• To complete child/adolescent and parent intake interviews and their subsequent dictation according to established program timeframes and protocol.
• To achieve stated treatment goals with assigned youth or families as identified by program expectations.

Minimal Qualifications for the Functional Family Therapist:

• Master's Degree in a human service discipline
• Enrolled in a human service Master's program
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to meet clients in the community (mileage compensation)

Preferred Qualifications for the Functional Family Therapist:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, education or other relevant human service profession with two years' experience in children and family services.
• Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
• Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet
• Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
• Very good interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity
• Ability to engage families who may not want the service

Physical Requirements for the Functional Family Therapist:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Never
• Moving from one worksite to another Constantly - driving to client's home

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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