School-Based Mental Health Therapist - St. John's County

Family Services Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Documentation training

Job summary

Marriage and Family Services is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide services in schools across St. Johns County, Jacksonville area.

Clinicians will work with school mental health teams to identify students and deliver on-site support at one school per day, with some virtual sessions available after hours. The role requires a Master's in a licensed mental health field (MFT/MHC/LCSW or related) and Florida licensure, with preferred experience in Play Therapy and child/family

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is required (MFT, MHC, LCSW, or related field).
• Florida state licensure required prior to hire.
• Play Therapy experience is preferred.
• Children and Family experience is required.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services in-school at designated Jacksonville/St. Johns County schools.
• Work with school mental health teams to identify students for services.
• Attend to students on-site at one school per day (variable based on need).
• Staff may host virtual sessions after hours or during holidays.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Play Therapy

Education

Master's degree in MFT/MHC/LCSW or related field

Florida state licensure

Job description

School-Based Mental Health Therapist - St. John's County

Default Contractor - 1099 Jacksonville, FL, St. Augustine, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Marriage and Family Services is currently looking to add to our team for our new Jacksonville office!

We are a community mental health agency that offers services to individuals of all ages (0-99+) and accepts all insurance types, along with EAP plans and self-pay. While we are an agency, we are looking for clinicians with a private practice state-of-mind to join our team. We are searching for therapists who feel comfortable working independently, managing their own caseloads/schedules, and are flexible with their clients/interests.

We are seeking mental health therapists who are interested in providing services in-school in our new Jacksonville office location. We are placed at various schools throughout St. Johns County and will be placing clinicians there. We do not have a physical office space at the current time, but are hoping to open one within the year.

Locations where we are looking for Therapists:

• Major Hub: Jacksonville/St. Johns' County area

This is a school-based role primarily - you would work with schools in St. Johns County area (based on availability) offering services to students who are identified by their mental health team. Staff works closely with each school's mental health team to identify students who can be seen on site at their school. You will be at one school per day (may be the same school twice per week, based on need) to reduce commuting. We have a variety of schools throughout St. Johns County.

Staff are welcome to host virtual sessions for after hours sessions or during holiday breaks.

Experience:

• Master's Degree is required (MFT, MHC, LCSW, or related field)
• Florida state licensure required prior to hire (Registered Intern or Licensed in a mental health field) - we cannot accept art or dance therapy certifications in place of an active license in Florida through the Department of Health
• Play Therapy experience
• Children and Family experience is required
• Spanish speaking preferred!
• Experience in different areas (substance use, children/adolescents) is welcomed

Starting Pay:

• Unlicensed Therapist: $45-$50 per client contact hour
• Licensed Therapist: $50-$55 per client contact hour

Job Types:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• 1099 position ONLY

Florida Background Screening Requirements:

• Please note: all positions required a Level II Background Screening. Instructions will be provided upon receipt of a formal offer letter.
• In-person at schools near Jacksonville/St. Johns' County area
• Virtually after school hours

Documentation training is provided, along with a variety of resources available to clinicians.