UnityPoint Health

Functional Family Therapist

Requisition ID
2026-181621
Category
Behavioral Health Services
Location
US-IA-Fort Dodge
Address
802 Kenyon Rd
Affiliate
7030 Berryhill Mental Health Center
City
Fort Dodge
Department
Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs
State
IA
FTE
0.8
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Monday-Friday; hours may vary depending on caseload
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

Overview

Shift:  Monday-Friday; hours may vary depending on caseload

 

Ready to do meaningful work that meets families where they are?  As a Functional Family Therapist, you’ll bring powerful, evidence-based care directly into the homes of families, helping them build stronger connections and create lasting change.  You’ll lead engaging, one-hour weekly sessions using the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model, working with adolescents ages 10–18 and their families to navigate challenges, improve communication, and unlock their strengths.  With a manageable caseload of 10–15 families, you’ll guide each through a personalized journey that can span 8 to 26 weeks - long enough to make a real, lasting impact.

 

This role offers flexibility in scheduling so you can meet families when it works best for them, creating authentic, meaningful connections in real-life settings.

 

If you’re passionate about empowering families, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to see the direct results of your work, this is your chance to make every session count!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Performs comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral assessmentstreatment plans and appropriate interventions and therapy for behavioral health illnesses and concerns 
  • Conducts assessmentdiagnosis and treatment of the social and emotional factors related to the patients illnessneed for careresponse and adjustment to illness and care and completes appropriate patient-centered plan of care and interventions according to the scope of practiceProvides information and referral services to appropriate individuals and agencies as needs identified.  
  • Conducts immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situationCompletes all documentation in the patient record accurately and timelyProvide educational in-services to the community as requested 
  • Consistently utilizes a holistic approach considering psych/socialphysicalspiritualeducationalsafety and related criteria approach to the age of the patientParticipates inthe development of the plan of care and attends department team meetings 
  • Maintains current licensure with specific board. Completes all continuing education and follows Ethics Code specific to the discipline.   

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related fields is required
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited school is preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of two years in a Behavorial Health setting  

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid driver's license is required
  • LMSWIA, LMSIL, LISWIA, MHCIA, MHCIL, LMFTIA, or LMFTIL is preferred

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