Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Spurwink is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. You will receive ongoing training in the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model as you work with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement FFT as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of FFT. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 10 - 18 make life-transforming changes. The course of FFT treatment is 3-6 months.

DUTIES:

The Behavioral Health Professional - Functional Family Therapy must have the ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes, flexibility to work when the families are available to meet, and the ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team trained in the FFT evidenced-based model of treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required. Previous experience in the behavioral health field working with youth and families. Exception Request for Functional Family Therapy Hire approved by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is required. Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role. Maintain a current Maine driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of Schedules Generous Paid Time Off Opportunity for Same Day Pay Health Plan Enrollees - Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More) Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND3