Family Therapist

Company: Family and Children's Services
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Now Hiring: Family Therapist (BSFT Model) - Transform Lives in Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of youth and families? Are you a self-directed individual who thrives in a dynamic environment that allows you to work independently with a flexible schedule? Join our groundbreaking Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) program and become a driving force for change across Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties! We're looking for dedicated, mission-driven professionals ready to take on new challenges and receive deep rewards as part of an innovative, evidence-based model that rebuilds families and strengthens communities. What You'll Do: As a BSFT Therapist, you'll play a critical role in delivering in-home family therapy that helps stabilize at-risk youth and their families. Your mission: Provide direct clinical treatment using the BSFT model-engaging, empowering, and effective Manage a caseload of 7-12 families and support your peers with coverage as needed Participate in weekly supervision and advanced clinical training to sharpen your skills Keep up with ongoing education requirements to maintain fidelity to the model Ensure compliance with all clinical and administrative aspects of the BSFT approach Travel to families across Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties What You Bring to the Team: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Valid LSW, LCSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LAC, LPC, or similar NJ-issued license (or exam passed with license pending) At least 1 year of experience working in family support, youth services, or child welfare Valid NJ driver's license, good 5-year abstract, and reliable transportation Bilingual skills in English/Mandarin are a plus Ability to work respectfully with families of diverse backgrounds and display sensitivity to cultural diversity Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed-we meet families where they are Why Join Us? Be trained and certified in a nationally recognized, evidence-based therapy model Work within a supportive, collaborative, and diverse clinical team Receive ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Make a measurable, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families If you're ready to make a real difference and grow as a therapist, we want to meet you. Apply today and help families rewrite their stories-one breakthrough at a time. More About BSFT: The Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) model is a structured, solution-focused, and practical approach to treating conduct problems in children and adolescents (ages 6-17). Therapists work directly with families in their homes to identify and restructure interaction patterns that contribute to behavioral and emotional challenges. BSFT empowers families through improved communication, stronger parental leadership, and enhanced mutual support to reduce risk factors and promote long-term change.

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