Residential Master Therapist for Youth

Paycom - ATS; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Weeks PTO

Paid Mental Health Day

Healthcare contribution ~$7,000/year

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) seeks a Residential Master Level Clinician to serve as primary therapist for children in a therapeutic residential program in Saint Augustine, FL.

You will provide individual, group, and family therapy per each child\'s treatment plan and ensure comprehensive documentation. The role requires a Master\'s degree in a behavioral health field, at least two years of clinical experience, and the ability to manage crises while collaborating with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Florida licensure or licensure eligibility preferred (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Registered Intern).
• Valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass all required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Therapist for up to ten children in residential care.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services in accordance with each child's treatment plan.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation.
• Perform case management functions including assessment, planning, linking, advocacy, monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding treatment progress.
• Coordinate psychiatric, psychological, and other clinical services as needed.
• Administer required evaluations, outcome measures, and CFARS assessments.
• Communicate with legal guardians, parents, guardians ad litem, case managers, and other involved parties regarding treatment progress and significant events.
• Coordinate and facilitate family therapy sessions, including evening and weekend availability as needed.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Provide leadership and support to residential staff to promote effective implementation of treatment plans.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation schedule.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Florida licensure or licensure eligibility

Job description

St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) seeks a Residential Master Level Clinician to serve as primary therapist for children in a therapeutic residential program in Saint Augustine, FL.

You will provide individual, group, and family therapy per each child\'s treatment plan and ensure comprehensive documentation. The role requires a Master\'s degree in a behavioral health field, at least two years of clinical experience, and the ability to manage crises while collaborating with a multidisciplinary