Outpatient Therapist

Child Guidance Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,781 - 42,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with 3% employer match

Annual Professional Development stipend

Team-based culture with strong mentorship

Job summary

Child Guidance Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Therapist to provide client-centered therapeutic services to children and families. You will work under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, eligibility for Florida intern registration, and strong clinical instincts. This role offers a supportive environment focused on healing and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health, social work, or MFT required.
• Eligibility for intern registration is necessary.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy using a family systems approach.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and create treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clients and families on care goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical instincts

Documentation skills

Tech proficiency (EHR + Microsoft Office)

Education

Master's degree from a Florida-eligible program

Eligibility for FL intern registration

Job description

Overview

For more than 70 years, Child Guidance Center has been a cornerstone of mental health care for children, adolescents, and families across Northeast Florida. We operate from a whole-family, trauma-informed, systems-based model and serve 15,000+ individuals annually. Join a team that believes in community, collaboration, and clinical excellence—and invests in you as much as in the clients we serve.

Your Role as an Outpatient Therapist

Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor, you will provide high-quality, client-centered therapeutic services to children and families in individual, family, and group settings. You’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team that shares a passion for long-term healing and empowerment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a full caseload providing outpatient therapy using a family systems approach
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, diagnoses (DSM/ICD), and progress notes within our Electronic Health Record
• Partner with clients and families to set goals, track progress, and engage them in their care
• Meet team productivity, billing, and documentation standards
• Stay in compliance with Medicaid, contract, and agency guidelines
• Work collaboratively with peers, supervisors, and community stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of empathy, professionalism, and shared purpose

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table:

• A Master’s degree from a Florida-eligible mental health, social work, or MFT program
• Eligibility for FL intern registration (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI)
• Moderate tech proficiency (EHR + Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong clinical instincts, communication skills, and documentation habits
• Passion for working with diverse families and communities
• Level 2 clearance from DCF Clearing House – https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing DSM/ICD-based treatment plans
• Bilingual in Spanish (with additional compensation!)
• Familiarity with Medicaid requirements and outpatient therapy best practices

Perks And Benefits At CGC

• Starting salary of $38,646.00
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Additional pay for bilingual skills
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
• Licensure supervision for registered interns
• Annual Professional Development stipend
• Licensure reimbursement
• Team-based culture with strong mentorship and clinical support
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference

CGC is a drug-free workplace. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description, care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.