Functional Family Therapist at Wesley Family Services

Wilkinsburg, PA (on location/on the road)

Full-Time

Job Category: Therapist

Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

$4,000 HIRING BONUS paid in installments: $2,000 at 6 months and $2,000 at 1 year!!

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges
• Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)
• WFS Wellness Center
• myStrength
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

• 10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day
• 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work)
• Two weeks paid parental leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance

Job Purpose/Summary

The Functional Family Therapist will provide in-home, community-based services using the evidence-based intervention model of Functional Family Therapy through Child Welfare (FFT-CW) and will provide, at a minimum, weekly 1 hour, home-based, family therapy sessions to families. The Functional Family Therapist will complete intensive FFT-CW Model training and consultation. The incumbent will be required to carry a caseload of 10-12 families, providing at least weekly services to each family for 4-6 months. The position requires work schedule flexibility to meet the availability of families.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

      Masters degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy and 2 years of experience in human services preferred

OR

      Masters degree in criminal justice or education would be considered with 2 years of experience providing family/community mental health services

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:  

      Act 33/34 Clearances

      FBI Clearance

      Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License

      Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.

    Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.

    Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care service philosophy and work-place culture.

    Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team.

    Ability to manage time and utilization.

    Good decision-making and judgment skills.

    Strong clinical skills.

    Ability to internalize and work within the FFT philosophy and model.

    Understanding of child/adolescent development and family systems.

    Commitment to the belief of the capacity of people to grow and change.

    Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet with families in their homes or communities at times convenient for the families, including weekends and evenings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

      Delivers FFT-CW high-risk track services with fidelity.

      Completes FFT-CW Model training.

      Participates in weekly consultation sessions with FFT-CW staff.

      Participates in weekly supervisions with assigned Supervisor.

      Engages and joins with families who may not desire the service.

      Maintains a caseload of 10-12 families simultaneously.

      Administers all required assessments to family members.

      Promotes respect and utilizes treatment approaches tailored to serve diverse families and communities.

      Engages families and adapt interventions to utilize family strengths and skills.

      Empowers families to solve their own problems, while intervening decisively, when necessary, to protect family members.

      Refers families to appropriate services, supports, and community programs.

      Compiles and maintains all necessary records with complete documentation, according to established guidelines and timeframes.

      Collaborates with Child Welfare, community stakeholders, families, and caregivers as needed.

Direct link to apply: https://css.wfspa.org/Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=128680

Quality Whole Person Care is Wesley Family Services' service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Posting expiration date 5/24/26