Part Time Therapist

Part Time Therapist
 

Florida MENTOR is a human services organization that serves children with serious emotional disorders or behavioral issues.  We are able to provide medical, educational and therapeutic services in foster care settings.  We strive to support individuals, enhance their lives and strengthen their relationships.  We are currently seeking a Part Time Therapist for Marion and Citrus County areas.  This position will focus on outpatient therapy of children and adults.  The goal of our program is to help children in foster care with emotional and behavioral difficulties reach permanency (reunification, adoption or long term foster care). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Completing initial intake and assessment; identify high-risk behaviors

• Developing initial treatment plan, emergency plan, comprehensive treatment plan, and psychosocial evaluations for individuals receiving services

   

  Providing direct services as identified in the Individual treatment plan

• Participating in the multi-disciplinary team by assisting in the child’s case plan and working closely with the child’s case worker

   

  Managing the records and caseloads of individuals receiving services; assisting and training foster parents and staff on how to best help the children

• Scheduling and coordinating all psychiatric evaluations/appointments and treatment plan reviews for clients

   

  Providing emergency coverage and crisis intervention

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  Maintaining current and complete service records and reports on schedule and in accordance with funding guidelines

  Representing the company by advocating for the individual receiving services and developing professional alliances and relationships in the community

• Attending community meetings with funding sources

   

• Masters Degree in Counseling or Mental Health
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with traumatized children and families
• Knowledge of the Service System
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver’s license

The MENTOR Network offers reasonable accommodations in the employment process, meetings or conferences for persons with disabilities.  If you need assistance, please contact the MENTOR Network Human Resources offices in your local area five days prior to event date to request accommodations.

The MENTOR Network does not discriminate against qualified applicants based upon any protected group status, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, sex (except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force.

We also offer competitive compensation and a complete benefits package; medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.  Please fax resume with minimum salary requirements to (352) 624-2136 or apply online.