FFT Therapist

Functional Family Therapy

Full-Time, $23/Hourly/Non-Exempt with Benefits

The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services

Family Services Department

*Evidence Based Model*Team Dynamic*Experienced Clinician Mentors*Loan Forgiveness Program*Functional Family Therapy*

Looking to jump start your career while you gain clinical & development experience?

Overview:

The Salvation Army has a unique opportunity for Professionals who are interested in the ability to use their degree and jump start their career using an Evidence Based Model.

We invite you to explore what it means to work within a Team Dynamic environment https://youtu.be/cdTR_D0i9IY with experienced Clinician's who can assist you in gaining career experience within the areas of clinical & development.

FFT Therapist:  Full-Time, Non-Exempt positions with access to our comprehensive Benefit Offerings after 90 days of employment.

Clinical Family Therapist is responsible for using the Functional Family Therapy model to provide family therapy to families within Onondaga County. 

FFT is an evidence-based model for community-based settings focused on working with youth ages 11-18 and their families. 

The FFT model is framework of systemic interventions and strategies that provides a strength-based focus for short-term behavioral health treatment.  

FFT encourages the use of experience, cultural competence, and behavioral health knowledge to engage with diverse populations. 

• Training in a highly accredited evidence-based model at no additional cost
• Flexible hours weekday hours with no weekends or on-call responsibilities
• Opportunity to gain licensure hours for clinical professions including: Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Clinical Social Work.
• Opportunity for leadership development and clinical training/education in areas of trauma-informed practice with a diverse population.
• Work collaboratively with youth and families to create behavioral change plans and introduce skill-based interventions
• Maintain liaison activities with collaborative partners including school support staff and clinicians, mental health counselors, and other service providers.
• Work with a knowledgeable team of clinical and non-clinical staff with many years of experience in non-profit, human services. 

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree preferred in one of the following areas of study:
  • Social Work (MSW)
  • Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Related Clinical Field
• Bachelor's Degree:
  • Human Service Field
  • Two(2) years of experience

Please Note:  We will consider candidates near completion of their Master's Degree Program

Requirements:

• NYS Driver License
• Access to private transportation in order to provide counseling & outreach services

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.  All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status,

sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   

The Salvation Army is an Affirmative Action Employer.