FCT Specialist/Practitioner (QMHP)

Company: Thompson Child & Family Focus
Location: Matthews
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. What will you do as an FCT Practitioner? As an FCT Practitioner in the Family-Centered Treatment (FCT) department, you will work with children and teens who have acute mental health or behavioral challenges. A typical day as an FCT Practitioner will include meetings with families, discussing cases with residential FCT practitioners, and completing documentation. There is an on-call rotation for after-hours, weekends, and holidays. There will be a virtual team meeting on Monday afternoon and one hour of virtual individual supervision during the week. A one-hour skills lab occurs virtually on Fridays. Otherwise, you create your schedule based on the family’s availability. Most families prefer afternoon and evening appointments, as that is when children are out of school. As the community-based practitioner, you will need to be available on some weekends to complete sessions when the youth is home for a visit. This is an in-person service when possible. You are reimbursed for gas mileage. What does this position offer? Starting Pay Range: $19-$23 hourly Fantastic Full-time benefits… 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays! Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options 401K Match Education Reimbursement Referral Bonus Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans Paid time off for volunteering in the community Free EAP services Mileage Reimbursement iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles Multiple opportunities for growth Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Service or related field and 2 years of relevant professional experience, as well as lived experience, or Master's degree in Human Service or related field and 1 year of relevant professional experience Must be available during afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. Must be able to drive to client homes to complete sessions. Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required. You’re the right fit for the FCT Practitioner position if… You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents! You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others! EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you! If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities! Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCFFJOBS Salary Description $19-$23 hourly

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