Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Gang Alternative, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Gang Alternative, Inc. seeks a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist to deliver TF-CBT to child and youth victims of crime in the Miami-Dade area.

This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and community-based settings, including offices or approved virtual platforms. The candidate must hold a current Florida license for independent clinical practice with children and adolescents (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT), complete TF-CBT training, and be able to document clinical work and

Qualifications

• Current Florida license for independent clinical practice with children and adolescents in good standing.
• Documented TF-CBT training and experience with trauma-affected youth.
• Experience with trauma assessments, crisis procedures, telehealth, and clinical documentation.
• Spanish or Haitian Creole language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project work plans, 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.

Skills

Florida License (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT)

TF-CBT Training

Trauma-focused Therapy Experience

Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred

Job description

Title: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Reports to: Program Manager

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Work Location: Miami- Dade

Salary Range: $75.00/hr (non- negotiable)

Qualifications And Competencies

• Current 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.
• Ability to meet credential verification, applicable screening, insurance, and contract requirements. Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.

Position Summary

Gang 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 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 Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.