Functional Family Therapy; FFT) Professional

Job Details

Job Location:

Christiansburg, VA 24073

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $51,993.00 - $73,494.00

Travel Percentage:
Local Travel

National Counseling Group has been the most trusted provider for Home-Based and Community services in Virginia since 1993. Through the years, our dedication to excellence, results and innovation has resulted in becoming the leading provider for mental, behavioral, and substance use services.

Our dedication to the individuals we serve and the communities in which they live is the foundation for everything we do. With passionate and knowledge staff, we are able to make an impact with individuals who need it most.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? National Counseling Group (NCG), is seeking a Functional Family Therapist (FFT) to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with youth and their families to address challenging behaviors through a structured, evidence-based treatment model. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, engage families in active, change-oriented therapy, and implement individualized treatment plans focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Carrying a caseload of 10–12 clients, you will collaborate closely with families and community systems to build trust, ensure engagement, and support long-term success. Your work will include maintaining clear documentation aligned with the FFT model, participating in supervision and training, and delivering direct clinical services that make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team while developing your expertise in a proven therapeutic approach.

As a Functional Family Therapist, you will provide:

• Conduct a comprehensive initial assessment to include all desired treatment outcomes, assessment of systemic strengths and needs, comprehensive safety plan, and analysis of contributing factors to referral behaviors
• Carry a caseload of 10-12 clients
• Engage the entire family unit in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
• Implement problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, case outcome review, and strategy revision procedure
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the FFT model
• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout FFT treatment
• Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with the FFT model
• Participate in all FFT training, supervision and consultation activities

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

This role is compensated on a variable rate model, designed to reward productivity while providing consistent earning opportunity through established referral volume.

Compensation: $51,993 - $73,494

Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

This is a variable rate non-exempt position with unlimited earning potential. Your effort drives your earnings, no limits.

• Consistent referral volume and established patient base
• Administrative and scheduling support
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive clinical and operational leadership
• Opportunities to build your preferred clinical focus areas
• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with care teams as needed
• Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
• Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field

• Qualified Mental health Professional
• License eligible (Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work)
• LPC, LCSW, LMFT

• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic and functional) family therapies
• Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
• Marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
• Behavioral therapy…