Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Gang Alternative, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Gang Alternative, Inc. is seeking a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist to deliver TF-CBT to child and youth victims of crime aged 0–17 through Project SHINE.

This independent contractor role is based in Miami-Dade, with flexible scheduling including some evenings or weekends. You will conduct intake, trauma assessments, treatment planning, provide ongoing therapy, and maintain confidential records in approved systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida license for independent clinical practice (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT) in good standing.
• TF-CBT training and experience with trauma-affected children and families.
• Experience with child trauma assessment, family engagement, crisis procedures, telehealth, and clinical documentation.
• Must be able to pass DCF Level II clearance.
• Ability to meet credential verification, insurance, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, trauma and functioning assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver TF-CBT with children and caregivers as clinically appropriate.
• Provide ongoing therapy, monitor progress, and coordinate referrals to supportive services with the Program Manager.
• Maintain complete, timely, confidential clinical records and data in approved systems.
• Follow consent, safety, telehealth, privacy, and mandated reporting procedures.
• Participate in case coordination and quality review under the executed agreement.
• Offer accessible appointment times, including evenings or weekends as agreed.

Skills

TF-CBT

Telehealth

Clinical documentation

Child trauma assessment

Crisis procedures

Multilingual (Spanish/Creole)

Education

Florida clinical license (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT)

Tools

DCF Level II clearance

Job description

Title: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapistReports to: Program ManagerEmployment Type: Independent ContractorWork Location: Miami- DadeSalary Range: $75.00/hr (non- negotiable)Qualifications and CompetenciesCurrent Florida license for independent clinical practice with children and adolescents, such as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT, in good standing.Documented TF-CBT training and experience treating children and families affected by trauma, violence, abuse, or crime.Experience with child trauma assessment, family engagement, crisis procedures, telehealth, and clinical documentation.Must be able to pass DCF Level II clearance.Ability to meet credential verification, applicable screening, insurance, and contract requirements. Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.Position SummaryGang Alternative, Inc. seeks qualified clinicians to deliver Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to child and youth victims of crime ages 0–17 through Project SHINE.It is estimated that 50 participants will receive approximately 10 therapy hours annually. Services may be provided at GA’s Lauderdale Lakes office, approved community sites, or through an approved virtual platform.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee project work plans, service procedures, outreach, partner coordination, deliverables, and progress toward serving at least 75 unduplicated children and youth annually.Conduct clinical intake, trauma and functioning assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based TF-CBT with children and caregivers as clinically appropriate.Provide ongoing therapy, monitor treatment progress, and coordinate referrals and supportive services with the Program Manager / Victim Advocate.Maintain complete, timely, confidential clinical records and service data in approved systems. Follow consent, safety, telehealth, privacy, and mandated reporting procedures.Participate in case coordination and quality review under the executed agreement. Offer accessible appointment times, including evenings or weekends as agreed.Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.https://info.flclearinghouse.com