Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

The mission of All Star Children's Foundation (ASCF) is to build a brighter future for children in foster care through innovation, science, and compassion. ASCF is situated on a 5-acre campus that includes an outpatient mental health and research center, along with 6 single-family foster homes. Foster parents and children on campus receive comprehensive intervention and support services from a team of trauma-informed professionals.

Position Title: Mental Health Clinician

Employment Status: Full-time, exempt

Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000/year

ASCF is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Clinician to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed screening, assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention to children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and child welfare involvement. This role is essential to ensuring comprehensive, high-quality, trauma-informed care for every child and family served, while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team model.

A successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or a related Human Services field
• Current licensure in the State of Florida (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist), Registered Intern status with the Florida Board, or eligibility for licensure with active pursuit of Registered Intern status with the Florida Board
• Minimum of two years of post-master's supervised experience providing intervention and treatment to children and families impacted by trauma
• Demonstrated familiarity with evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions for children and families
• Experience administering trauma screenings and assessment measures, conducting clinical interviews, and performing behavioral observation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in electronic health record documentation in compliance with Medicaid standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the client's clinical journey
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect, the child welfare system, and adoption processes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed services across outpatient, community, campus, and telehealth settings while maintaining fidelity to ASCF program models
• Conduct comprehensive, trauma-focused screenings and assessments to evaluate children's emotional, behavioral, and social functioning
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, strength-based treatment plans
• Support therapeutic transitions and promote placement stability for children and families
• Engage and collaborate with birth families, foster families, and other caregivers to support treatment goals and reinforce trauma-informed parenting practices
• Provide clinical case management, including care coordination, active participation in child-focused team meetings, and collaboration with systems to ensure continuity and integration of care
• Participate in multidisciplinary case planning meetings, team huddles, and ongoing supervision to support clinical decision-making and team alignment
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and insurance requirements
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
• Provide trauma-informed training and educational workshops for staff, caregivers, and community partners

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes generous PTO in addition to options for medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.