Therapist (6565)

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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe,
families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Therapist who wants to make an impact in the lives of
others.

Purpose and Impact

The Therapist provides leadership and oversight related to clinical aspects of
professional therapy, case management, and professional training. This is a
direct care position.

Essential Functions

* Provides clinical assessments of youth in care.
* Assures that assigned program meets or exceeds all licensing and quality
assurance standards promulgated by funding agencies such as: Community Based
Care Lead Agencies, Florida Network, Department of Children and Families, the
Florida Department of Health, Council on Accreditation, Medicaid, etc.
* Prepares treatment plans for youth and families served through the program
* Participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings
* Assures professional development of assigned staff (if applicable) for
quality service delivery
* Maintains effective system of case management and client record keeping
* Carries a cell phone to provide clinical on-call backup
* Participates in a variety of staff conferences and meetings
* Assures that statistical data is collected and submitted for processing
accurately and in a timely manner.
* Coordinates with program leads to link children/families to additional
service needs provided outside of program delivery
* Provides individual, family, group, and crisis counseling to client
population
* Serves as Privacy Officer for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPPA)
* Develops and conducts training for both clinical and program/residential
staff in coordination with the Regional/Clinical Director
* Provides responsive, high quality customer service to agencies such as:
Community Based Care Lead Agencies, the Florida Network, Department of
Children and Families, The Department of Juvenile Justice, the courts, School
Boards, community partners, and other stakeholders of outside agencies and
members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date
information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner

Other Functions

Perform all other duties assigned by the Regional/Clinical Director.

Physical Requirements

Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible
to rotate on-call as needed, and be able to travel as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field. LCSW/LMHC/LMFC in
Florida highly preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working with troubled youth, preferably
adolescents, and their families. Prior supervisory experience is highly
desirable.

Skills

Must be well organized, an effective administrator, excellent clinician, able to
work effectively with others, good communicator, and loyal team player.

Other

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and
socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities

* Reports to Regional/Clinical Director.
* Team player with co-workers, administrators, and funders.
* Accurate, complete, and timely submission of required statistical reports.
* Adherence to all licensing and quality assurance standards.
* Effective communicator.
* Adherence to funders and Agency Policies & Procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of
populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF
community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally
find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the
organization.

Amazing benefits package including

* Medical, Dental and Vision
* Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
* 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
* Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
* Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
* 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student
loan repayment reimbursement
* Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for
employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening
Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally,
pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that
all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link
to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on
background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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