FMI AZ Intensive Therapist

Overview

Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Hope Restored Retreat Centers have helped transform thousands of marriages in crisis. Our program has been very successful in large part due to our skilled clinical team, who offer a personalized, faith-based program for couples at the breaking point, giving them the safe place and expert help they need to get to the root of their issues.

Join our team at our new location in Cave Creek, Arizona, where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Intensive Therapist position exists to provide direct services Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Marriage Intensives. This position also provides non-direct services including oversight of training program and new trainees, research, writing, speaking, program/product development, and/or committee work.

• Conducts a total of 21 direct service units (DSU) of intensive work or enrichment event facilitation per month (1 DSU = ½ day).
• Participates in various clinical team projects and activities outside of Intensive time as assigned by the Site Clinical Director and/or FMI Clinical Director.
• Develops procedures for Marriage Coaches and Follow-up Phone Counseling services.
• Coordinates aftercare resources and serves as liaison for the Marriage Coaching program.
• Maintains and administers training programs, including online and curriculum components and general awareness of trainees throughout the system and the staffing picture for each site.
• Oversees trainee progress for both internal and external trainees (acts as trainee advisor).
• Participates in FMI research program (procedure, data entry, summary, and reporting).
• Coordinates enrichment services including scheduling events, training, updating facilitators, and facilitating services.
• Provides occasional on-call services including consultation with registrars regarding registration decisions and is available to help staff manage crisis situations.
• Creatively contributes to FMI products such as newsletters, participant manuals, and/or enrichment events.
• Maintains weekly contact with management to discuss prioritization and coordination of work assignments/responsibilities.
• Protects the integrity of the FOTF/FMI brand, model, and culture.
• Participates in monthly site Clinical Team meetings, Core Clinical Team meetings, and Didactic meetings; regularly attends retreat center staff meetings and events.

• Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned. Some may include the development and creation of copyrightable works for distribution in all media and formats on a world-wide basis, for the benefit of Focus on the Family.

• Office environment.
• Is available to travel to conduct intensives at Focus/FMI locations.
• This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends.
• Regular exposure to intense emotional crisis situations.

Character/Spiritual:

• Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2 and pursues the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20.
• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer; prays for staff and constituents; may lead public prayer.
• Engages in Christian ministry; demonstrates behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family core values.
• Represents Focus on the Family as a Spokesperson, maintaining appropriate tone.

Knowledge/

Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree; must be a licensed provider consistent with education and training in the state of employment (LMFT, LMSW/LCSW, LPC or Licensed Psychologist).
• 5–7 years of experience in counseling; understanding of integrating faith and practice; extensive grasp of scripture as it relates to counseling.
• In-depth knowledge of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives; understanding of issues impacting the family.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical counseling skills; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Compet…