Therapist -Community Based

Suncoast Center; Saint Petersburg (FL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

EAP Services

Life Insurance

401k Match

PTO & Holidays

Social Events

Résumé du poste

Suncoast Center seeks a Therapist for Community Based services in St. Petersburg, FL. The role provides individual, group, and family counseling, aligning with program standards and evidence-based practices.

Candidates should engage with parents, students, and school personnel to strengthen supports and resources within the community. duties include coordinating with community partners, delivering culturally competent care, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work, mental health, family therapy or closely related field.
• Must become a Registered Intern with proof of eligibility prior to hire and complete within 90 days.
• Experience assisting families facing multiple stressors is essential.
• Understanding of community resources and social support development is required.
• Clear understanding of Pinellas County School system policies and related support systems.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Deliver services aligned with program methodology and standards.
• Support parents, students, and school personnel to increase parental engagement.
• Coordinate with community resources to address client needs.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet productivity standards and program objectives.

Connaissances

Counseling

Family therapy

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Formation

Master's degree in social work or related field

Registered Intern submission within 90 days

Description du poste

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Therapist -Community Based

TOTAL FAMILY STRATEGY Full-Time St. Petersburg, FL, US

Suncoast Center is where good changes happen.

At Suncoast Center, we provide emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority.

Our Vision:To provide inspiration, leadership, and hope to our community.

Mission Driven:We strive to strengthen, protect, and restore lives for a healthy community.

We have opens with our School Based, Early Childhood, Healthy Families, and our Intensive Family Services departments.

Job Duties:

• Provides individual, group and family counseling services
• Provides services that are consistent with the program methodology and in conformance with all program standards. Demonstrates flexibility in support of the overall mission of the agency on a countywide basis.
• Provides services in a manner that encourages the increase of social support and the use of natural support systems for individual and families served. Responds to parent or teacher concerns and assists in solutions. Provides opportunities for parent education and training, as well as, developing activities that will increase parental engagement. Provides support and assistance to the needs of students, parents, family, and school personnel.
• Provides therapeutic services that are culturally competent, strength based, and Solution Focused, and responds to the goals set by the individual or family needing and requesting counseling services. Services may include family therapy, individual therapy, or group counseling.
• Provides Solution-focused therapy that is consistent with evidence based practices. Uses respectful and strength-based words and actions with individuals and families. Discusses individuals and families with supervisors and peers in an appropriate manner.
• Assist individuals and families in developing specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time limited goals.
• Coordination with community resources to best meet the presenting issues and concerns with each child and family
• Conducts presentations and outreach activities to reach the goal of marketing the services that are available in the school. Assists with training for school based personnel on working with parents and the community. Interacts with the community to educate and stimulate awareness. Advocates for and assists parents with navigating through the Pinellas County School system, as well as, the mental health provider resources in the community.
• Ensures the program objectives are met.
• Completes all documentation in the required time frame (clinical documents, reports and outcomes.)
• Reports all risks to supervisor and ensures that risk notes and safety plans are completed as appropriate.
• Participates fully in superv1s1on with program manager; reviews treatment techniques, case progress, and job performance.
• Meets productivity standard and contract requirements as set by the agency.
• Remains current in the general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side-effects and DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Asks individual, family and manager when medical services are appropriate. Ensures that therapy is the first intervention.
• Coordinates efforts and serves as a liaison between multiple services providers with appropriate and consented.
• Promotes, establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with each student's family who are receiving services.
• Establishes relationships with and uses the resources of the community to support the achievement of program goals.
• Provides on-going assessments of the student's development and communicates the progress to the family.
• Assists with any reports as required by the agency.
• Accomplishes individual goals.
• Minimum Qualifications:

  Education: Master's degree required in social work, mental health, family therapy or closely related field.

  Licensure: Required to become a Registered Intern with proof of edibility prior to hire and complete the process within 90 days of hire at own expense

  Experience: Must be able to assist families struggling with multiple stressors. Understanding of the special problems and treatment of consumers with mental health illness and child welfare issues is essential. Understanding of community resources and social support development is required.

  Other: Clear understanding of applicable policies of Pinellas County School system and all community support systems

  Additional Requirements:

  Must be 21 years of age.

  Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

  Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.(must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

  Must be able to provide official transcripts

  Working Conditions: Must have valid Florida driver's license and a driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center, Inc. Must meet minimum levels of personal automobile liability insurance.
  Requires both indoor and outdoor work with outreach to off-site locations. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability.
  Work is in school setting and could be off site in client/family homes and/or community locations.

Computer Literate

Suncoast Center, Inc follows all Federal Laws regarding Marijuana use

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments
• EAP Supports
• Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability
• Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off + 10 company paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings

Other Perks

• 403b with up to a 5% company match

Monthly Social Committee Events