Family Program Therapist

Description:Salary Range: $48k - $52k (Intern, Practicum, Associate) $52k - $65k (Fully Licensed)Reports To: Senior Family TherapistMISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental healthtreatment across a full continuum of care.We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching theirhighest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standardsof care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission. CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation. CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors. CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals and objectives of the program. Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client''s needs are out of the scope of our practice. CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards. CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards. CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner. CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.SUMMARYThe Family Therapist at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to the familyunits with children enrolled in the Detoxification (DTX), Resident Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), IntensiveOutpatient program (IOP) and outpatient program within the scope of the respective individual''s license. As part of amultidisciplinary team, the Family Therapist will be responsible for executing the family program components including parentorientation, parent/sibling support groups, family therapy, crisis intervention, and multi-family process groups.AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVEDAge of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males/FemalesPopulation Served: Persons meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide professional and ethical family therapy and education to families of individuals with substance abuse and/or cooccurring mental health diagnoses. Serves as the primary contact for family matters in conjunction with the case management team and in collaboration with other Program Therapists Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and Federal laws Keeping abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attending required agency trainings. Actively participates as a member of the Clearfork Academy Treatment Team. Documenting casework in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including writing objective case notes, progress and discharge reports, and other timely status reports as requested by the supervisor and according to Texas & Joint Commission standards. Understands and adheres to CLEARFORK ACADEMY''s compliance standards as they appear in CLEARFORK ACADEMY''s Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. Performs other duties and tasks as required.clearforkindeedRequirements:AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES) Demonstrates ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs). Interprets and utilizes assessment data to guide, shape and update treatment plans. Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient. Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression in adulthood. Provides health teaching for adult/family through individual and group interactions. Recommends special precautions for clients, as needed. Evaluates the response of the client/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria. Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adults. Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation, Training, and Experience Required: Bachelor''s Degree in related field of study (healthcare, social work, counseling, etc.) Unrestricted licensure in the following areas: Social Work (LMSW, LCSW), Professional Counseling (LPC-I or LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A or LMFT) Dual licensure as one of above and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) (Preferred) Current CPR/FA certification Current Handle with Care Physical Holding certificationREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards. Understanding of Addiction: Basic knowledge about substance use disorders Treatment knowledge: familiarity with behavior change and recovery models Application to practice: Methods for applying intervention and recovery knowledge to practice Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, ad continuing education Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Accurately and timely enters clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) software. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ASAM criteriaPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals.When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to highvolumes of stress.EEOC STATEMENT:It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals withdisabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, or national origin.

Created: 2026-04-04