Program Therapist

What You Will Do

• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions, conduct assessments, and provide crisis intervention as needed
• Ensure client rights are protected, and services comply with ethical and legal standards
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes and group activity logs.
• Provide weekly individual and group or family counseling based on the client's needs.
• Create a supporting treatment plan with specific goals, interventions, and parties responsible for attaining the goals identified by the client.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• $55,000 - $58,000 annual salary
• Flexible hours
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited university.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing direct services to adolescents and young adults.
• Strong understanding of counseling theories and techniques for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of human development, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of community organizations and resources, and the ability to collaborate to support client needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Provide timely crisis intervention and emergency response, including on-call support as required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Flexibility to work in diverse indoor and outdoor settings across varying seasons and weather conditions.
• Use of personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships.

For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.