Lead Therapist: Trauma-Informed Clinician & Mentor

WestCare Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc in Doral, FL seeks a Lead Therapist to provide clinical leadership for program therapists, supervise staff, and ensure fidelity to trauma-informed, evidence-based practices including TF‑CBT, Seeking Safety, and Nurturing Parenting.

The role involves maintaining a reduced caseload, collaborating with child welfare entities, and promoting safe reunification for families while meeting SAMHSA and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Florida licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) preferred or in intern status.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience with children, adolescents and families, including trauma-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to therapists.
• Review clinical documentation for quality and fidelity to evidence-based models.
• Monitor fidelity to TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, Nurturing Parenting, and related programs.
• Maintain a reduced caseload; conduct assessments and therapy with individuals, families, and groups.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning; back up therapists during crises.
• Coordinate with child welfare, courts, schools, and providers to align care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, chart reviews, and data collection.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

WestCare Inc in Doral, FL seeks a Lead Therapist to provide clinical leadership for program therapists, supervise staff, and ensure fidelity to trauma-informed, evidence-based practices including TF‑CBT, Seeking Safety, and Nurturing Parenting.

The role involves maintaining a reduced caseload, collaborating with child welfare entities, and promoting safe reunification for families while meeting SAMHSA and agency standards.