Neighborhood Therapist

Fort Walton Beach Chamber; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybride; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Fort Walton Beach Chamber seeks a Neighborhood Therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children within The Children's Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter.

The therapist will manage an assigned caseload, collaborate with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse and trauma.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling.
• Florida licensure as LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in child welfare, trauma, or crisis intervention preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services to children within The Children’s Neighborhood, including foster homes and the Emergency Shelter.
• Manage an assigned caseload and collaborate with caregivers, schools, case managers, and community partners to promote healing and placement stability.
• Promote positive outcomes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other forms of trauma.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed care

Child welfare collaboration

Formation

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling

Description du poste

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.

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