Therapist -Independent Contractor

Children's Home Network; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapist - Independent Contractor in Largo, FL, provides therapy and behavioral support to children, youth, and families through the Family Services Initiative of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas. Services are delivered across homes, schools, offices, or community settings to improve emotional well-being and reduce behavioral challenges.

The role requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field, with at least two years of counseling experience; Florida

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Two years of counseling and behavioral modification experience preferred.
• Florida licensure, registered intern status, or CAP certification as specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and behavioral interventions to children, youth, and families.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Support and educate families with hands-on guidance and strategies.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, offices, or community settings.
• Monitor progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with system navigators and other professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and trainings.
• Follow agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and guidelines.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral interventions

Family education

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job description

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Therapist -Independent Contractor

Largo, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3103

This position provides therapeutic and behavioral support to children, youth, and their families through the Family Services Initiative of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas. The primary goal is to improve emotional well-being, reduce behavioral challenges, strengthen family relationships, and help families develop effective strategies for managing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and behavioral interventions: Conduct individual and family counseling using evidence-based, multi-modal approaches, including behavior modification techniques when appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans: Assess client needs, create individualized service plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Support and educate families: Provide hands‑on guidance, training, mentorship, and strategies to help families address emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Deliver flexible services: Meet with clients in their homes, schools, offices, or community settings based on family needs.
• Monitor client progress: Conduct ongoing assessments, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation: Complete accurate and timely clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with providers: Communicate with system navigators and other professionals involved in supporting families.
• Participate in quality improvement: Attend trainings and quality assurance meetings and contribute to program evaluations and reporting.
• Follow professional standards: Comply with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and Juvenile Welfare Board guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related qualifying field.
• At least two years of experience providing counseling and behavioral modification services to the target population.
• Florida professional licensure, registered intern status under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, or CAP certification, as specified in the job requirements.
• Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes, schools, and community locations.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion and maintenance of required federal and state background checks, FDLE clearance, and sexual predator screening.