Community Mental Health Therapist

Thank you for your interest in a career at Daniel, the oldest child-serving agency in Florida.

We are dedicated to hiring the most highly qualified, caring, and nurturing staff members. Our diverse body of employees demonstrate professionalism and dedication to improving the lives of the children and families that we serve each day by embracing and living our core values. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of at-risk children and their families, please consider joining the Daniel team!

Requirements:

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of social work or counseling with 2+ years of relevant experience working with children / adolescents with mental health diagnoses.

Experience working with youth in a therapeutic setting.

Driver’s License Must be in good standing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in computer programs and software

Compensation: Salaried, exempt - $44,000 to $53,000, depending on relevant experience.

Job Description:

The Community Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan. Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Progress notes contain clinically appropriate data submitted in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client needs based on the age and functioning level of the client.
• Consistently includes the parent/guardian in client care.
• Ensures all treatment team members are educated and instructed on individual needs that are pertinent to clients stay.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the client’s needs based upon the age and functioning level of the client.
• Provides education to client and parent/guardian regarding special needs of the client according to the client’s abilities.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of group therapy sessions each week for all clients.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of family support group sessions.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; be able successfully complete Crisis Prevention training which requires physical components, including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting, to ensure the safety of clients and staff; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.

Medical Benefits, including dental and vision with 401K Benefits, PTO