Therapist

Therapist

1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950

Overview

Salary Range $26.09 - $31.12 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

• 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.