Community Mental Health Therapist

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Full Time Campus, Jacksonville, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $44,000.00 To $53,000.00 Annually

• 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.

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.

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.