FCT Trainer

$58,000-$62,000 - Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? Join  SPARC and become part of a diverse, inclusive, and whole-person-focused team dedicated to impactful mental health care. We are currently seeking a Family Centered Treatment Trainer willing to serve clients in McDowell and Rutherford counties.

Position Summary

The FCT Trainer is a full-time role and supports the training, certification, and ongoing development of Practitioners delivering the FCT model. This full-time role combines hands-on coaching, model fidelity oversight, and direct services to families.

Responsibilities

Hiring and Training

- Participate in interviews for all Practitioner candidates and support new hire onboarding

- Assess Practitioner training needs and build plans to address them

- Enroll all staff in the Wheels of Change (WOC) online training program, guide them through it, and reset new hires in the program as needed

- Give staff clear feedback on growth areas in WOC and field-based check-offs

Supervision and Coaching

- Provide field supervision and consultation to all Practitioners, with frequency based on each Practitioner's development

- Oversee field-based check-offs using face-to-face observation and video review

- Facilitate team meetings when the FCT Supervisor is unavailable, supporting case staffing, training, problem solving, and accountability

Certification and Model Fidelity

- Ensure Practitioners meet all FCT Foundation (FCTF) requirements and deadlines

- Compile and submit documentation for Practitioner certification and recertification

- Monitor fidelity to the FCT model for dosage and documentation, and address areas needing improvement

- Review, compile, and enter FCT data collection and outcome documentation for accuracy and completeness

- Complete quality assurance tasks with FCT families

- Partner with the assigned FCTF Consultant on program growth areas

- Coordinate with other Specialists on regional events and logistics

Direct Services

- Provide billable services that support program financial goals, such as carrying a caseload, case openings, or case coverage, as directed by the Operations Director

- Cover FCT cases when Practitioners are on vacation or leave

- Assist with intake, authorization, and service initiation for new cases

Training and Certification Path

The FCT Specialist must hold Level 1 FCT Practitioner certification at hire and advance through the following steps:

- Level 2 Certification (within 1 year): Complete online training, required readings, and a videotaped demonstration of competency in training FCT Practitioners.

- FCT Supervisory Certification (within 1 year of starting the process): Begin after earning Level 2.

- Ongoing: Recertify with FCTF every two years and attend FCTF trainings to stay current.

Compensation & Incentives

- Starting salary:  $58,000-$62,000

- Higher salaries available based on experience

- Increased pay for prior Family Centered Treatment (FCT) experience

Qualifications

- Minimum  2 years of experience  working with children and/or adolescents in the mental health field

- Master’s degree  in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field, as appropriate for the position

- Hold an active, applicable North Carolina clinical license or associate-level credential

- Level 1 FCT Practitioner certification

- Strong assessment skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Knowledge of the System of Care for children and families

Why Work at SPARC?
At SPARC, we believe in supporting both your  personal and professional growth . We value motivated, organized, and dedicated professionals who want to work in a  values-driven, supportive environment  where your work truly matters.

Benefits & Perks

- Flexible scheduling

- All-Purpose Leave plus additional  Self-Care Time Off

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

- Whole-household telehealth services (including mental health)

- Cell phone, mileage, and supervision reimbursement

- CEU and training stipend

- Company laptop and top-of-the-line technology

- 401(k)

- Clinical supervision for those seeking licensure

If you’re ready to join a mission-driven organization that invests in its people,  we’d love to hear from you . Submit your resume today!

Learn more about our values and culture at  www.sparcprograms.net . Explore Family Centered Treatment at  www.familycenteredtreatment.com