Multi-Dimensional Family Therapist Assistant (MDFT)

Job Description UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full‑time (40hrs) MDFT Therapist Assistant to provide case management and collaborative support services to adolescents who have behavioral/mental health challenges and/or who are abusing substances, and their parents. Services are provided to adolescents, caregivers, and family members. This role is both hybrid and flexible in supporting our Windham County team.Job Type Full-timeEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssess clients’ needs in following domains: School, legal, economics, medical, social, workMeet weekly with MDFT therapist assigned to family to discuss tasks and progress for each case.Provide weekly face‑to‑face direct service hours to client/family to teach advocacy and collaboration skills; partner with family members to meet goals and objectives.Provide a broad range of supports such as job coaching, social skills, substance abuse recovery supports, training, mentoring, behavioral management skills and recreational activities as necessary.Set goals with each family and complete service agreement in agreed upon timeframe.Provide assistance to client in crisis situations.Remove barriers to MDFT treatment by addressing basic needs challenges.Participate in case reviews and supervision; attend all regularly scheduled team meetings and training; maintain familiarity with community resources and collaborate with other agencies such as DCF and other community based supports that are involved with the family.Maintain up‑to‑date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations and termination summaries.Minimum of 60% travel may be required.RequirementsBachelors Degree with one to three years prior experience or training in social services or Associate’s Degree in relevant field with three years of experience or training in social services.Experience working with children and families in recovery preferred or children and families with significant behavioral health needs.Ability to provide a strength‑based, client‑centered approach to the delivery of service.Other Skills And AbilitiesBilingual skills – Spanish/English preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Internet, and e‑mail.Valid driver's license and state‑mandated levels of auto liability insurance required.BenefitsFlexible schedulesCompetitive salariesGenerous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year.Medical, dental and vision insurance.401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution.Paid life and disability insurance.Equal Employment Opportunity UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.#J-18808-Ljbffr