School-Based Mental Health Therapist - St. John's County

Job Description

Job Description

Marriage and Family Services is currently looking to add to our team for our new Jacksonville office! 

We are a community mental health agency that offers services to individuals of all ages (0-99+) and accepts all insurance types, along with EAP plans and self-pay. While we are an agency, we are looking for clinicians with a private practice state-of-mind to join our team. We are searching for therapists who feel comfortable working independently, managing their own caseloads/schedules, and are flexible with their clients/interests.

We are seeking mental health therapists who are interested in providing services in-school in our new Jacksonville office location. We are placed at various schools throughout St. Johns County and will be placing clinicians there. We do not have a physical office space at the current time, but are hoping to open one within the year.

Locations where we are looking for Therapists:

• Major Hub: Jacksonville/St. Johns' County area
• Zip Codes: 32086

This is a school-based role primarily - you would work with schools in St. Johns County area (based on availability) offering services to students who are identified by their mental health team. Staff works closely with each school's mental health team to identify students who can be seen on site at their school. You will be at one school per day (may be the same school twice per week, based on need) to reduce commuting. We have a variety of schools throughout St. Johns County.

Staff are welcome to host virtual sessions for after hours sessions or during holiday breaks.

Experience:

• Master's Degree is required (MFT, MHC, LCSW, or related field)
• Florida state licensure required prior to hire (Registered Intern or Licensed in a mental health field) - we cannot accept art or dance therapy certifications in place of an active license in Florida through the Department of Health
• Play Therapy experience 
• Children and Family experience is required
• Spanish speaking preferred!
• Experience in different areas (substance use, children/adolescents) is welcomed

Starting Pay:

• Unlicensed Therapist: $45-$50 per client contact hour
• Licensed Therapist: $50-$55 per client contact hour

Job Types: 

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• 1099 position ONLY

Florida Background Screening Requirements:

• Please note: all positions required a Level II Background Screening. Instructions will be provided upon receipt of a formal offer letter.
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Job Type: 

• 1099 Contractor

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location:

• In-person at schools near Jacksonville/St. Johns' County area
• Virtually after school hours

Documentation training is provided, along with a variety of resources available to clinicians.