Fulltime Community Mental Health Therapist

Benefits:

Training & development

Wellness resources

Flexible schedule

Step-By-Step Behavioral Health is a welcoming and fast-growing agency seeking a Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team.

Mental Health Therapists require candidates to have a Master’s degree in Psychology, and/or a related field. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

Position Summary

Provide outpatient therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families

Assist clients in reducing emotional and mental distress and changing maladaptive behaviors

Address concerns, including anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral challenges

Deliver services in the home, school, community, and via telehealth

Knowledge Required

Group dynamics, culture, ethnicity, and societal influences

Counseling and social work ethics

Trauma-informed care across developmental stages

Assessment and counseling modalities for behavioral and affective disorders

Individual, family, and group therapy models and techniques

Psychoeducational group counseling methods and outcome measurement

Skills

Ability to prioritize assignments with minimal supervision

Effective organizational skills

Strong clinical assessment and interviewing skills

Strong documentation and time-management skills

Abilities

Strong interpersonal and active listening skills

Ability to work collaboratively as a team player

Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals

Make sound decisions in emergency situations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards

Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria

Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated

Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process

Collaborate with internal and external service providers

Participate in discharge and aftercare planning

Refer clients to appropriate community resources

Comply with HIPAA requirements

Collaborate with internal and external service providers

Preference for working with children ages 6 and up

Provide individual, group, and family therapy

Complete assessments and make treatment recommendations

Develop client-centered treatment plans with youth and families

client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards

Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria

Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated

Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities

Complete required training within designated timeframes

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field:

Mental Health Counseling

Social Work

Marriage and Family Therapy

Psychology

Licensed or license-eligible per Florida State laws (preferred)

Minimum two years of professional experience providing behavioral health services

At least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families

Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred

Experience with Medicaid and third-party insurance preferred

Job Type

Full-time

Contract (1099 Independent Contractor)

Flexible work from home options available.