Case Manager -FFT-A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy- Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Specific attention is paid to interfamilial and extra-familial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes. The Case Manager will:

• Work with Therapists as part of the treatment team to provide therapeutic case management services to a caseload of 18-24 clients
• Facilitate Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups for young adults, 19 through 27 years of age
• Participate in training for and provides specialized case management using the family systems based FFT-A model
• Provide comprehensive assessments and intake processes of assigned clients
• Engage and maintain regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting meetings of significant duration weekly, and conducting sessions of significant duration/frequency in accordance with the FFT-A model.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing service plans and strategies of intervention considering all aspects of familial life and targeting behavioral change for individuals via FFT-A methodology
• Participate in FFT-A training sessions, consultations, case conferences, and peer supervision
• Consult with Therapists and Supervisor in providing services based on FFT-A principles
• Maintain FFT-A case notes, statistical information, outcome monitoring and provide ongoing clinical assessments and case recommendations utilizing approved formats
• Sustain comprehensive needs assessments of clients and families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with all family service providers, utilizing strategies of intervention with consideration to family strengths and all aspects of the family's life and cultural background
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, brokerage and networking advocacy
• Coordinate services with other service providers, agencies and programs
• Complete required documentation, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome data
• Impart case recommendations regarding family engagement, clinical needs, or other developmental needs for the client as aligned with professional ethical guidelines
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience with individual, family, group modalities and/or crisis intervention techniques
• Command and understanding of interventions with individuals with mental health issues
• Proficiency in coaching functional individual and family interaction, communication, and collective growth
• Skilled in working with hard to reach or distant individuals and families
• Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; which may include non-traditional hours
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Capacity to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model
• Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred
• Commitment to work with others, respect, elevate, and center cultural proficiency
• Possess skills to engage families who may not want the service
• Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills
• Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems
• Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
• Effectiveness in establishing mutually respectful relationships, in which the family is a full partner, and participants are empowered to solve their own problems
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related subject area; equivalent relevant professional experience (at least 4 years) will be considered
• Direct clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, or family systems preferred
• One to four years related experience in social work, psychology or mental health settings with youth / young adults

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA/HSA/Commuter Benefits

15 vacation days/3 personal/12 prorated sick days

403B

Bilingual Spanish Preferred