Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $26.09 - $31.12 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Maintains all services related to FITT program.

Including assessment, service coordination, skills coaching, and psychotherapy for patients and families. Provide family-centered services in homes and other community settings. Provide intensive treatment interventions targeted to parents with Child Welfare cases determined to be unsafe.

Establish a team based approach to planning and service delivery with community based care. Integrate treatment of substance use disorder, parenting interventions, and therapeutic treatment for all family members in one comprehensive treatment approach to include clinical children’s services.

Promote involvement in recovery oriented services and supports. Provide for immediate access to mental health and substance use services for parents in the child welfare system. Assist parents with substance use disorder recovery. Promote increased engagement and retention in treatment.

Facilitate program completion and aftercare, if desired, to promote safety of children to develop a safe, nurturing and stable living environment. Provide information to update the safety plan, reduce the number of out-of-home placements, when safe to do so, and reduce rates of re-entry into the child welfare system.

Benefits Dental, vision, health, and life insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan. Paid Time Off (PTO). 11 paid holidays. 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.

Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff.

Qualifications Master’s or doctoral degree(s) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with adults with substance use disorders.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks Ability to move or lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Ability to operate a vehicle in all road conditions day or night. Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test. Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.

Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.) Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures. Ability to use a computer and complete documentation in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners. Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries. Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service. Strong oral and written communication skills.

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