Community Mental Health Therapist

Step by Step Behavioral Health; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Step-By-Step Behavioral Health seeks a Community Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families across home, school, community, and telehealth settings.

Requires a Master’s in a related field, FL licensure eligibility (preferred), and at least two years of relevant experience with Medicaid documentation experience. This 1099 contract role offers 30 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field (Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, MFT, Psychology).
• Licensed or license-eligible per Florida state laws (preferred).
• Minimum two years of professional behavioral health experience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families (outpatient preferred).
• Experience with Medicaid documentation and third-party payers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards.
• Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria; monitor progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process; provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers; participate in discharge and aftercare planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in peer review/quality assurance activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interviewing

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Emergency decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Licensed or license-eligible (FL)

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Step-By-Step Behavioral Health is a welcoming and fast-growing agency seeking a Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team.

Position Summary:

• Provide outpatient therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families
• Assist clients in reducing emotional and mental distress and changing maladaptive behaviors
• Address concerns, including anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral challenges
• Deliver services in the home, school, community, and via telehealth

Knowledge Required:

• Group dynamics, culture, ethnicity, and societal influences
• Counseling and social work ethics
• Trauma-informed care across developmental stages
• Assessment and counseling modalities for behavioral and affective disorders
• Individual, family, and group therapy models and techniques
• Psychoeducational group counseling methods and outcome measurement

Skills:

• Ability to prioritize assignments with minimal supervision
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong clinical assessment and interviewing skills
• Strong documentation and time-management skills

Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals
• Make sound decisions in emergency situations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards
• Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
• Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers
• Participate in discharge and aftercare planning
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources
• Comply with HIPAA requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers
• Preference for working with children ages 6 and up
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Complete assessments and make treatment recommendations
• Develop client-centered treatment plans with youth and families
• client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards
• Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
• Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
• Complete required training within designated timeframes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field:
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Psychology
• Licensed or license-eligible per Florida State laws (preferred)
• Minimum two years of professional experience providing behavioral health services
• At least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families
• Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred
• Experience with Medicaid Documentation and third-party insurance preferred

Job Type:

• 30 hours per week
• Contract (1099 Independent Contractor)

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

Compensation:

$25.00 per hour