Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor & Family Therapist

Youth and Family Advocates; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth and Family Advocates in Florida seeks a licensed clinician with a Master’s degree in social work, mental health, psychology, or related human services to provide individual, group, and family therapy under supervision. The position emphasizes trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity to create a safe environment for youth and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, counseling, case management, school liaison, documentation, and participation in staff and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 0-3 years post-master’s clinical/counseling experience.
• Trauma-informed principles and practices; ability to create a safe environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, prepare treatment plans and psycho-social evaluations to meet clinical contract and regulatory compliance goals.
• Provide counseling and support services to youth, assisting them in completing their education and developing pro-social behaviors.
• Determine eligibility, complete intake, assessment, evaluation, referral, transportation, monitor school attendance, and provide case management.
• Conduct group counseling sessions.
• Schedule and conduct client sessions at locations convenient for the client.
• Maintain regular contact with individuals who have information about or an interest in specific clients.
• Stay in communication with assigned schools that initiate truancy/ungovernable referrals.
• Meet productivity requirements to comply with contract deliverables.
• Complete documentation related to counseling services, including contact notes, assessments, testing, screening, intake forms, interview notes, correspondence, and statistics.
• Advocate for clients by staffing cases in Truancy Arbitration and initiating CINS/FINS petitions to the court.
• Represent YFA and/or the child in court proceedings.
• Stay up to date on laws, DCF, DJJ, and other agency guidelines related to eligibility, counseling services, and required actions.
• Complete client follow-ups according to established guidelines.
• Participate in meetings and work sessions related to service provision, including programmatic supervision, individual supervision, and inter-program supervision.
• Provide input on program and service enhancements; contribute to design or redesign of programs.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all required training.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Group counseling

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Microsoft Office

Empathy & active listening

Education

Master's degree in social work, mental health, psychology, or related human services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Youth and Family Advocates in Florida seeks a licensed clinician with a Master’s degree in social work, mental health, psychology, or related human services to provide individual, group, and family therapy under supervision. The position emphasizes trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity to create a safe environment for youth and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, counseling, case management, school liaison, documentation, and participation in staff and