Family Support Team Clinician (Field Based)

POSITION: Family Support Team Clinician (Field-based)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The FST Clinician will work with an identified child (age 0-12) presenting with severe emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties and their families where the child/youth is in, or at risk for, out-of-home, institutional, or restrictive placements, and/or involved in multiple child and family-serving systems. The FST clinician will utilize evidence-based treatments and work closely with the Wraparound Specialists to assist families in reaching their goals. FST clinicians will be required to follow agency guidelines and requirements for client contacts, assessments, deadlines, documentation, and training.

`STATUS: Full time, Non-Exempt

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited university in the area of psychology, social work, or related human services field.
• Licensed or license eligible in Florida
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children who have serious emotional disturbance, including experience working with family issues preferred
• Knowledge and experience in trauma informed care preferred
• Experience in child welfare preferred

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• The Family Support Team (FST) model provides family-centered services that combine traditional services with warm handoffs, exploring natural supports, and developing family protective capacities.
• The FST team is trauma-informed, culturally-aware, and requires experience taking a multigenerational approach
• The FST Clinician will receive training in High-Fidelity Wraparound and will be expected to follow the model to fidelity.
• The FST team works collaboratively with families to explore strengths, challenges, and identify both clinical and non-clinical supports needed. This can include coaching parents in parenting strategies and/or balancing everyday stressors like work, legal concerns, finances, and healthcare.
• The FST Clinician will complete intake assessments, including participation and completion of In-Depth assessments/Biopsychosocial, treatment plans and reviews, and other related documentation (medical records, case files) within the required time limits
• Participate in weekly supervision with direct supervisor and monthly FST group supervision.
• The FST Clinician will be required to participate in Child Family team meetings as scheduled and coordinated by the FST Wraparound Specialist.
• The FST Clinician will conduct direct face-to-face therapy with assigned children/families through the provision of individual and/or family therapy; telehealth may be utilized when appropriate.
• The FST Clinician will support families and the multidisciplinary team including the Wrap Around Specialists
• The FST Clinician may be asked to attend staffings/reviews, or other such meetings to represent the clients they are serving.
• The FST Clinician will be required to provide aftercare planning, follow-up services and refer clients to supportive services to supplement and/or augment treatment and counseling
• The FST Clinician will close cases when appropriate according to agency policies/procedures
• Abide by the Children and Families Incident Reporting Procedure (Supplement I to HRSR No. 215-6) and agency Incident Reporting Procedures
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and concurrent planning in accordance with administrative regulations and according to agency policies/procedures
• Attend and participate in professional development training as required by the department and developed by the agency
• Create, strengthen and maintain positive, supportive working relationships between the child, parents or legal guardian, and all professionals involved
• Uphold public trust and seek high levels of training, education, and supervision in the ethical application of counseling practices
• Maintain client records in accordance with Medicaid standards
• Attend and participate in monthly clinical meetings and peer chart reviews
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Willingness to carry out the mission of The Florida Center
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations in a courteous and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and sound judgment
• Positive and professional attitude, behavior and appearance
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality according to established policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
• Highly organized and ability to multitask and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete assignments in compliance with quality standards
• Adhere to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements
• Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook, Lauris); ability to learn and utilize new programs
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with team members and community
• Adhere to drug free workplace policy
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Must have and maintain valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, insurance and reliable vehicle
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients, coworkers, and agency partners
• Adhere to FS Chapter 491 Laws and Rules
• Adhere to ACA Code of Ethics

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Willingness to carry out the mission of The Florida Center
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations in a courteous and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and sound judgment
• Positive and professional attitude, behavior and appearance
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality according to established policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
• Highly organized and ability to multitask and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete assignments in compliance with quality standards
• Adhere to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements
• Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point); ability to learn and utilize new programs
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with team members and community
• Adhere to drug free workplace policy
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Must have and maintain valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients, co-workers, and agency partners
• Adhere to FS Chapter 491 Laws and Rules
• Adhere to ACA Code of Ethics

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Client’s home, office, other community settings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMHC (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34235 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26