POSITION SUMMARY:

The therapist provides direct therapeutic services to identified mental health and substance abuse youths. Provides therapeutic counseling services to youths with emotional and behavioral disorders in school placement. Students must be in an Individual Education Plan with counseling services. Provide in-school and individual, family, and group counseling psychiatric services. The incumbent will maintain patient care following program guidelines and external standards (Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.). The therapist will provide clinical services specifically psychosocial assessments and treatment planning to the following populace: individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Full comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans plus disability and accidental insurance, and company-paid life insurance.
• Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness Employer for PSLF
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program Employer
• Free Company Sponsored Wellness Events
• Company Discounts Partner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Florida License (Registered Intern or LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) is preferred but not required
• Master's Degree in related field of study
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is recommended to serve a diverse population but it is not required.
• Computer knowledge should include Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) with Electronic Medical Records experience
• May provide clinical oversight in a multidisciplinary team.
• Pediatric/ Adolescent compassionate counseling experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to local schools in Tampa Bay city limits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office within a public school setting. The incumbent will be required to travel within Hillsborough County via an agency vehicle or personal vehicle to provide services. Most work is completed while seated using standard office equipment. Multi-tasking, fast-paced, team approach requiring above-average time management skills.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop service plans, treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions with adults, children, and families in an outpatient, acute care inpatient, or community setting.
• Accurate and timely documentation of clinical and administrative services under program guidelines and external standards (Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.).
• Meets productivity requirements for the designated program through efficient workflow management.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with other internal departments and external agencies and keeps supervisor informed at all times of all relevant client, program, and community issues
• Understands the basic tenants of Co-Occurring disorders and the relationship between mental health and substance abuse. The therapist will also demonstrate knowledge of the age-specific needs of the clients treated in the program.
• Other duties as assigned or needed as per program requirements.