THERAPIST - PROJECT LAUNCH

Job Summary:

Provides in-home, office and telehealth outpatient mental health assessment and counseling services, and provider education and consultation in the Project LAUNCH: JFCS High Risk Child(ren)/ Adult Family Program. The target population includes infants and children 0-8 and their parents/guardians/caregivers (families) referred for in-home abuse prevention and/or mental health, developmental or behavioral concerns who reside in Duval County and need services to stabilize their family, parent-child relationships, mental health or prevent entry into formal systems of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters’ Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.

 Experience: Two years experience counseling children and families required; experience with the high-risk newborn and child population preferred. Therapists must have knowledge and skills in: Medicaid; in-home therapy; identification of abused/neglected children and adults; child development, individual and family functioning; substance abuse; postpartum/maternal depression; PTSD; working with hard to reach or resistant individuals/families; collaborating with other disciplines; skills in group dynamics and leading group discussions.  

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed, or License Eligible, in State of Florida (Registered Intern, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT). Training/certification in Infant Mental Health, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Child-Parent Psychotherapy preferred.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide in-home, in person, office or telehealth screenings, assessment and therapy to children (ages 0-8), adults and families.
• Provide supportive case management to families on caseload to ensure the safety of children in the home and improve family well-being. 
• Maintain in home visitation with child, parent and siblings, including anyone in the family unit - minimum of one-hour weekly home visits/team meetings. 
• Complete assessments on children and families, providing recommendations for treatment and support for child and family members.
• Works with all staff involved to ensure services support of the family's case plan.
• Provide professional education and case consultation to providers involved in potential referrals to the program and client cases. 
• Maintain an electronic calendar of scheduled appointments. 
• Prepare reports & documentation in compliance with contractual terms. 
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources and organizations.
• Maintain client files (including electronic records) to Medicaid and program standards.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team. 
• Attend professional training required by JFCS.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and one-on-one weekly supervision.
• Participate in bi-annual YCW Steering Committee meetings.
• Follow professional ethical guidelines. 
• Works cooperatively as a team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Clear a Level II background screening. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

Clear a reference check (professional and personal).

Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.

Clear a drug screen.

Provide a copy of your educational attainment on your first day of employment.

Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.

Provide proof auto insurance and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.

Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).