What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Family Therapist - Total Family Services position at Suncoast Center?
Total Family Strategy (TFS) Therapist
Suncoast Center is where good changes happen.
For over 80 years, Suncoast Center has been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We pride ourselves on supporting the growth and development of our clinicians, including free Qualified Supervision, continuing education, and supportive team environment.
Total Family Strategy Therapists build resiliency by working with the whole family to promote a healthy and harmonious home. Founded over 30 years ago, Total Family Strategy aims to prevent child abuse through parenting skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree required in Mental Health and Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Registered Intern: Registered (or eligible to become registered) in the state of Florida as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, or a Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Intern is required. Licensure is not required.
Therapist responsibilities include:
- Provide evidence-based mental health treatment to clients either in person or via telehealth within client’s homes.
- Completes mental health and psychosocial assessments as part of the diagnostic evaluation.
- Conduct intakes, treatment planning, and individual and family psychotherapy services to diverse populations.
- Provide family, individual, couples, and group therapy, as needed.
- Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
- Collaborate with community partners and other agency programs.
- Participate in supervision, staffings, and team meetings.
- Must be available at least 3 evenings a week, Monday through Friday.
- Maintains productivity level in accordance with agency standards
- Other job duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily in client homes and in the community. Work includes travel between locations. Schedule includes evenings. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability.
Job Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have a negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
- Must pass a Criminal Background Check, local checks, and DCF Level II Background Screening prior to hire and annually. Must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character.
- Must have valid Florida Driver’s License and pass motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
- Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability.
- Computer Literate
Some of our benefits:
- Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Retirement Plan with 5% matching
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Ability to make your own schedule, within business hours.
Benefits & Perks:
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments
- EAP Supports
- Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability
- Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability
Work-Life Balance
- Paid time off 10 company paid holidays
Growth & Development
- Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings
Other Perks
- 403b with up to a 5% company match
Monthly Social Committee Events
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/