Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist
Center for Justice InnovationNew York, New York, United States
Posted September 23, 2025
70000 - 75000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization founded in 1996, dedicated to enhancing safety and racial justice through innovative approaches. With decades of experience in courts and communities, they offer a wide range of services including community courts, problem-solving justice, and research, aiming to drive systemic change and improve access to justice across the nation.
Job Description
The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team working with youth and families at the Queens Community Justice Center. The role focuses on intensive, voluntary therapeutic services for at-risk youth and families, particularly those involved in the justice system. The FFT model is used with a strengths-based approach to promote positive engagement and reduce recidivism.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or other relevant human service profession
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
- Commitment to the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model
- Comfort conducting therapy in-home, office, or community settings
- Experience working with at-risk youth, especially Black and Latino communities
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Free basic dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter FSA
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mental health care services
