ACS Functional Family Therapist (Bilingual Preferred)

Position Overview

The Children’s Villages uses Functional Family-Child Welfare (FFT-CW) as a treatment modality within its General Preventive Programs. FFT-CW is a strength-based, short-term, high quality intervention program. At its core is a focus and assessment of risk and protective factors that impact the families and their environment.

Specific attention is paid towards interfamilial and extra familial factors, and how they present within and influence the therapeutic process. The FFT-CW model fits well with the Children’s Village mission statement, CV values, current focus towards community-based services and families staying together. This role requires intensive case planner responsibilities.

Position Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in a licensable field, ie: Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related subject area. One year of case management experience or direct clinical experience in treating children and families strongly preferred. The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.