THERAPIST - CREATE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Provides in-home, office and telehealth outpatient mental health assessments, counseling services, and provider education and consultation in the CREATE program (Co-designing Rich Environments for All to Thrive Everyday) : The target population includes children and their parents/guardians/caregivers (families) who are referred for emotional, behavioral and developmental concerns and may have complex medical needs and youth transitioning from pediatric to adult care (HCT), and LGBTQ+ children and youth. They must reside in Duval County. Therapists will provide services to stabilize their family, parent-child relationships, mental health or prevent entry into formal systems of care. 

Minimum Qualifications :

Education:  Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health from an accredited college or university. Eligible to become a registered intern with the State of Florida

Experience:  One year of counseling experience is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:  Licensed Applicants are preferred. Meet training requirements stipulated by the State of Florida to become a registered intern who is working toward licensure.

Primary Job Functions: 

• Provide individual counseling services as needed to clients referred to this program. Services may be a combination of office based, in-home or virtual as needed.
• Arrange for weekly clinical supervision if working as a registered intern.
• Document all counseling sessions in the JFCS automated system.
• Participate in meetings with the program Director as needed.
• Provide counseling as needed and consult with Licensed staff on the need for intensive services. 
• Complete reports required by JFCS and Project CREATE to determine the number of counseling sessions provided for this program. 
• Meet with Director to identify training needs
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Consult with the Director of Project CREATE to ensure that appropriate services are being provided to the children and families.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

Clear a Level II background screening. (

Clear a reference check (professional and personal).

Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.

Clear a drug screen.

Provide a copy of your educational attainment on your first day of employment.

Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.

Provide proof auto insurance and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.

Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit