Community Mental Health Therapist

STEP BY STEP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; 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 is seeking a Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Services include home, school, community, and telehealth delivery, with an emphasis on DSM/ICD-based assessment and collaborative care.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in outpatient behavioral health, with Florida licensure or eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, MFT, Psychology) from an accredited program.
• Florida licensure or license-eligible per state laws is preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional experience providing behavioral health services.
• Experience in outpatient clinical settings and Medicaid documentation is 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 clinically indicated.
• Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate.
• Assist with discharge and aftercare planning.

Skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Clinical assessment

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Marriage & 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