Clinical Therapist

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a licensed professional, it is the primary responsibility of the Clinician to complete required assessments, provision of individual, group and family therapy, coordinating and implement behavioral programming associated with the treatment plan, monitor overall the course of treatment services, and convenes treatment team meetings as scheduled or on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and documents the resident’s overall progress while in vocational, educational, work and leisure settings.
• Conducts intake and program orientation procedures with each new resident in accordance with program policy.
• Develop and implement a written service plan or treatment plan within 14 business days of placement which will be reviewed every 30 days and updated every six months.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with each youth as scheduled.
• Complete a comprehensive assessment of the child’s and family’s needs, strengths, weaknesses, and problems.
• Complete an assessment of the child’s life skills, educational, vocational, recreational, and physical and behavioral health needs, and a plan for meeting the child’s needs.
• Effectively address youth’s unacceptable behavior through verbal dialog.
• Prevent and intervene in student altercations and incidents.
• Effectively communicate student information and concerns with other employees.
• Maintain mental health/substance abuse files in accordance with Department policy.
• Will drive Twin Oaks vehicles as required in accordance with transportation policy.
• If needed, will provide emergency First Aid and CPR in accordance with American Red Cross Standards.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training.
• Effectively implement all required Evidence Based treatment models that are adopted by the group home program.
• Remain actively involved with assisting each youth to meet their goals while in the group home.
• Adhere to all program policy and procedures pertinent to this job description.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as directed or needed for efficient operations of the program.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current state driver’s license
• Master’s Level Degree from an accredited university or college

*Major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field

• Two years of professional experience in providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure
• Meet criminal background check requirements per state
• Undergo drug screening per state requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 2 years of verifiable work experience working with youth?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person