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ADP, Inc. lists this Functional Family Therapist-KONA (FT) opportunity in kealakekua, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Functional Family Therapist-KONA (FT)
Full Time Kealakekua, HI, US
5 days ago Requisition ID: 1233
Salary Range: $34.86 To $35.66 Hourly
Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.
Mission Statement
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
Our Vision
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.
Our Values
HOPE values:H umility, O wnership,P erseverance,E ngagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!
Summary of Duties
A Functional Family Therapist is expected to provide services for families in the home, school, and community, which are designed to, (1) ensure safety and stability of the child to promote successful functioning in the home, school and community; (2) avert treatment in a residential or inpatient setting; (3) strengthen family functioning; and (4) assist students in achieving optimal benefits from their education. The FFT Therapist will also coordinate delivery of clinical services to families with other team members and community providers..
Education and Training Requirements
Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type
Other: Also, must meet one of the following sets of credentials:
A physician in training in an ACOME (Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education) accredited residency program in child and adolescent psychiatry under program faculty supervision.
Ph.D. in Clinical or School Psychology from a nationally accredited university
Master's degree from a nationally accredited university as a national board certified behavior analyst, marriage and family therapist, Nationally Certified Counselor, psychologist, social worker, school psychologist, or psychiatric nurse.
Ph.D. student in clinical psychology studying in an accredited program under program faculty supervision.
Education may be substituted with certificates in a specialty such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselors (CSAC) OR registered Professional Nurses certified in psychiatric nursing.
Experience
Over one year, up to and including two years
Other: Must have a minimum of one-year full time clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship or practicum in the care of youth in a mental health or educational setting.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Ability and desire to work with children and their families.
Able to work with people of multi-cultural and different levels of educational and socioeconomic status.
Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Knowledge of child/adolescent and family dynamics.
Working knowledge of Word 98 system or above and e-mail communication.
Mental Demands
Must be able to work under stress with multiple tasks with minimal supervision, interfacing with all levels of professional and support personnel.
Ability to respond to constant change and demands from external sources.
Able to make adjustment to internal operations, including guidance and support of staff.
Must be able to handle distressed individuals, in person or on the phone.
Ability to respond quickly and with good judgment in emergency situations.
Requires flexibility and adaptability to change.
Other Position Requirements
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island
Verification of licensure/certification will be required at time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination .
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Worksite address
kealakekua, HI, 96750, US
Who can apply
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