Functional Family Therapist

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. 

We are seeking a Functional Family Therapist to join our team in Kennett Square, PA.

FFT therapists conduct family therapy sessions, with each child assigned to his/her caseload using the FFT (Functional Family Therapy) model. FFT therapists will manage a caseload of 10-12 families and services will be provided in the family home or community settings: with sessions being scheduled around the family's availability. The FFT therapist will learn the FFT model and consult with direct supervisor and national consultant to achieve fidelity and adherence to the FFT model. Extensive training, supervision and consultation is provided. FFT is an evidenced based practice. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. 

We are seeking a Family Functional Therapist to Join our team in Kennett Square, PA.

The Functional Family Therapist will provide structured family therapy sessions to children and their families using the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model. The therapist will maintain a caseload of 10–12 families and deliver services primarily in the family’s home, scheduling sessions based on family availability. This role includes completing training in the FFT model and working closely with a direct supervisor and national consultant to ensure fidelity to the model and successful outcomes for each family.

All sessions are scheduled based on the needs of the family. The average caseload is 8–12 families, each seen at least once per week. Working hours vary, as staff have autonomy to schedule sessions directly with families. Most staff typically work shifts such as 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 11 a.m.–7 p.m., or 12 p.m.–8 p.m., and some may choose to work occasional Saturdays to accommodate client needs. There is one mandatory in-office meeting every Monday at 10 a.m. Overall, the schedule offers flexibility similar to Family Based services.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• Master’s Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation or a related human service field is required.
• 1-3 years experience working with children/adolescents and their families in a similar role is required
• Experience facilitating family therapy preferred.
• Ability to Travel to client’s homes for the purpose of providing community and home-based services for children, adolescents, and families. (must have valid driver’s license, and their own reliable vehicle) is required