THERAPIST - FAST

Job Summary:

To assess clinical needs of parents, caregivers, and children served by JFCS Child Safety FAST Services and provide individual and family therapy based on the assessed needs of the individual and/or family. Assess all child safety concerns and share information with the assigned Case Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree in Social Work , Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: 2 years experience counseling children and families preferred.

Knowledge and skills in:  Identification of abused and neglected children and adults; child development, individual and family functioning; working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families; collaborating with other disciplines and services; skills in group dynamics and leading group discussions.  

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Florida (LMHC, LCSW or LMFT)

Primary Job Functions: 

• Provides in person and telehealth individual and family therapy to FAST families
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationship with families and children
• Develops, maintains and completes appropriate clinical records to include biopsychosocials, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, addendums, progress notes, discharge summaries and monthly summaries, all within a timely manner and in accordance with record management policy.
• Participates in consultations with FAST Supervisors, Case Managers, and Protective Investigators concerning individual cases as needed.
• Communicates regularly (via email, phone or in person) with FAST FSCs, FAST Supervisors and Clinical Supervisor about case updates
• Works with all staff involved to ensure services are delivered in support of the family's case plan
• Participates in case staffings to discuss the individual/family's progress or response to therapy.
• Assists in program development and planning as requested or required.
• Attends trainings, in service sessions, staff meetings and clinical supervision as required.
• Assists in Quality Improvement issues as requested or required.
• 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 copy of all degrees to your first day of employment.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
• Provide proof of, 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).