Job Purpose/Summary

The Therapist II – Functional Family will provide in-home, community-based services using the evidence-based intervention model of Functional Family Therapy through Child Welfare (FFT-CW). The position will provide, at a minimum, weekly 1 hour, home-based, family therapy sessions to families. The Therapist II – Functional Family will complete intensive FFT-CW Model training and consultation. The incumbent will be required to carry a caseload of 8-10 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: Master’s degree (social work, counseling, mental health, education, or a related human services field is preferred).

Experience: 2 years of experience in human services is preferred.

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:

• WFS Core Competencies:  
  • Commitment to Mission, Values, and Service Excellence
  • Quality and Results Focused/Teamwork

• 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 8-10 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.

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, or military/veteran status.

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

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Education: Master’s degree (in social work, counseling, mental health, education, or a related human services field is preferred)

Experience: 2 years of experience in human services preferred

Wilkinsburg, PA

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

Medical, Dental, and Visions plans effective the 1st of month after 30 days
Flexible Work Schedule
15 paid days off 1st year, 20 Paid days off 2nd year, then continues to increase
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities
11 Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
401k Plan - Employer match available!
Employer paid life insurance
Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance
Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
FREE Licensure Supervision!!