Lead Clinician

Devereux; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Sick time

Devereux benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition program

Job summary

Devereux Florida seeks a Lead Clinician to provide therapy for children and families in a community-based setting. The role is based in Orange County, with a focus on preventive outpatient services and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a relevant field, is licensed in Florida (CSW/MHC/MFT), and has at least two years of direct experience with children and families. Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field is required.
• Two years' experience working directly with children and families.
• Licensure in Florida as CSW, MHC, or MFT is required.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and families in a community-based setting.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, case managers and supervisors.
• Mentor and train new hires and interns; participate in community events.
• Screen, process and refer therapy and case management referrals.
• Support on-call crisis and emergency situations on a rotating basis.

Skills

Two years' experience with children &/

Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or human services

Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Counselor (MHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in Florida

Job description

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan

Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Lead Clinician.

Responsibilities

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and families. Based out of Orlando, FL, this position covers Orange county, with our Neighborhood Centers for Families and is responsible for:

• Providing therapy to children and families; this is a community based program and the position will be housed at a Community Center.
• NCF is a preventative outpatient-level program, not intensive crisis services. They serve individuals of all ages, families, and couples.
• Consulting with and training parents on therapeutic interventions and behavioral programs.
• Working with treatment team members and case managers; on-call telephone support for crisis and emergency situations on a rotating basis.
• carry a reduced caseload along with supervisory and administrative duties.
• screen, process, and assign referrals for therapy and case management services.
• Provide weekly supervision and consultation to team members.
• Train new hires and interns
• Participate in NCF community events and marketing of services.
• Serve as point of contact for partner agencies throughout the community.

Location: Orange County, FL (Taft NCF)

Schedule: Full-Time Hours are typically 8am-6pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay: Starts at $57,000/yr. Subject to increase based on relevant experience and education.

Benefits And Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or human services field required
• Two years' experience working directly with children and families. Preferred experience with children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and are committed and are emotionally disturbed Preferred
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida Required.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish speaking) Preferred

Schedule

• Must be able to complete a three day new hire orientation class (Monday - Wednesday); hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day.
• Two years' experience working directly with children, adolescents and families OR related experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician
• Bilingual: English-Spanish or English-Creole (Preferred but not required)

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's license
• Must be willing to meet clients in community setting as this position is based out of a Community Center.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE