Community Mental Health Therapist — Flexible Schedule

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 in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a contract Community Mental Health Therapist (1099) for 30 hours per week to provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, young adults and families. Services are delivered in the home, school, community and via telehealth, addressing anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem and behavioral challenges.

You will utilize DSM/ICD criteria, maintain patient records, monitor progress and revise

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or Psychology)
• Licensed or license-eligible per Florida laws
• Minimum two years of professional behavioral health experience
• Experience with children, adolescents, families; outpatient setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain client records per regulatory 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 community resources
• Comply with HIPAA requirements
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
• Complete required training within designated timeframes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Prioritization

Organization

Clinical assessment

Documentation & time management

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

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 in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a contract Community Mental Health Therapist (1099) for 30 hours per week to provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, young adults and families. Services are delivered in the home, school, community and via telehealth, addressing anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem and behavioral challenges.

You will utilize DSM/ICD criteria, maintain patient records, monitor progress and revise