Neighborhood Therapist

Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood Therapist provides trauma-informed mental health services to children within The Children's Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter. The therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing and placement stability for children who have experienced trauma.

Required education includes a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling.
• Florida licensure as LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT is preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in child welfare, trauma, or crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services to children in The Children's Neighborhood.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing and placement stability.
• Manage an assigned caseload and document progress.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Mental Health Counseling

Job description

The Neighborhood Therapist provides trauma-informed mental health services to children residing within The Children's Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter. The therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other forms of trauma. Education: Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited institution. Licensure: Florida licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT is preferred. Two or more years of experience in child welfare, trauma, or crisis intervention is strongly preferred.