Community Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Lead Functional Family Therapist (FFT) who is dedicated and passionate and ready to lead a team of therapists in our Lowndes County, GA program. In this role you will provide overall FFT clinical services and administrative support to the Program and function as a liaison between FFT Inc. and Community Solutions Inc. and participate in all trainings expected by FFT Inc. during Phases I, II and III.

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes self-reliance, responsibility and accountability for at-risk and disadvantaged youth and adults. Since 1962, CSI has delivered supervision, treatment, and comprehensive, individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

Client Services:

• Provide direct care services to clients including: developing assessments, individual and family counseling, and review of treatment plans. Responds to service providers or families on behalf of FFT therapists when necessary.

Staff Development and Supervision:

•  Provide direct staff supervision including performance monitoring and evaluation as assigned.


•  Provide clinical supervision/training to all program staff consistent with program design. Maintain and disseminate educational information.


•  Act as a resource on client treatment issues for Program Director including staff needs and submissions for counselor certification.


•  Assist in training of hiring and training of new program staff.


•  Assists team members in adhering to guidelines as outlined by the FFT model.


•  Provides FFT therapists with daily clinical support and consultation.

Community and Outside Agency Relations:

•  Work with Program Director in the area of community education, promotion and marketing of Agency programs and services to relevant professional agencies, associations, companies and individuals.


•  Participate in community civic groups or advisory committees, training sessions and community presentations/speaking engagements.


•  Coordinates FFT team efforts in delivering informative presentations.

Evaluation and Management Information System:

•  Assist in the development and implementation of program monitoring, evaluation and research.


•  Assist the Program Director with program audit preparation. Ensures Program compliance.

Program Services /Administration:

•  Complete client-related documentation and maintains client files and statistics.


•  Complete event reports as required.


•  On-call availability to staff and program as assigned.


•  Monitor team expense, petty cash and mileage expenditures to ensure


•  Compliance with agency protocols.


•  Serves as a liaison between Evidenced Based Associates (EBA),The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and CSI

Security & Client Supervision:

•  Recommend program discharges and coordinate in accordance with Agency and referral source policies.


•  If applicable, ensure collection of urine samples and complete related paper work and breathalyzer testing as required by contract.

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field is preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required, with at least two years of experience in the fields of substance abuse and/or mental health including experience with adolescent or criminal justice populations.
• Possess knowledge of and adherence to standards of confidentiality, and, if applicable, Department of Public Health and Addiction Services regulations, Title XIX, CHAMPUS, Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care.
• Valid drivers license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Benefits Offered:

• Mileage reimbursement


• Continued training and Tuition Reimbursement


• Medical / Dental/ Vision Insurance /Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Two (2) weeks of vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) week accrual after 1 year of service.


• Sick and disability time (accrual based)


• Voluntary 401(k) retirement savings plan, with up to a 4% employer match contribution

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.