Suncoast Center, Inc.
Intensive Family Therapist
Suncoast Center, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
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Intensive Family Therapist
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Suncoast Center, Inc.
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Suncoast Center is where good changes happen. For over 80 years, Suncoast Center has been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We pride ourselves on supporting the growth and development of our clinicians, including free Qualified Supervision, continuing education, and a supportive team environment.
About the Intensive Family Services (IFS) Program Intensive Family Services Therapists work with the most acute youth in Pinellas County. This adventurous program focuses on children at risk of out-of-home placements. Our goal is keeping kids where they are safest and most likely to thrive: their home. With a small caseload, we provide in-home services multiple times a week for 3 months. Our goal is to build supportive families and healthy homes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree required in Mental Health and Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Registered Intern:
Registered (or eligible to become registered) in the state of Florida as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, or a Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Intern is required. Licensure (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW) is preferred.
Two years of professional experience in providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders.
Therapist Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based mental health treatment to clients either in person or via telehealth within clients’ homes.
Provide therapeutic services for youth experiencing suicide risk, aggression, self-harm, risky sex behaviors, substance use, and other severe mental illness symptoms.
Complete mental health and psychosocial assessments as part of the diagnostic evaluation.
Conduct intakes, treatment planning, and individual and family psychotherapy services to diverse populations.
Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
Collaborate with community partners and other agency programs.
Participate in supervision, staffing, and team meetings.
On-call rotation, including responding via phone or Zoom to families in crisis.
Must be available at least 3 evenings a week, Monday through Friday.
Maintain productivity level in accordance with agency standards.
Other job duties as assigned.
Working Conditions Work is primarily in client homes and in the community. Work includes travel between locations. The schedule includes evenings. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. The schedule may be irregular, based on client availability.
Job Requirements
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have a negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check, local checks, and DCF Level II Background Screening prior to hire and annually. Must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character.
Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and pass motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Computer literate.
Work is primarily off-site in client family homes and community locations.
Benefits
Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure.
10 Paid Holidays.
Individual and family Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance.
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts.
Retirement Plan with 5% matching.
Mileage Reimbursement.
Continuing Education.
Training and Certification opportunities and reimbursement.
Opportunities for growth.
Ability to make your own schedule, within business hours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Intensive Family Therapist
role at
Suncoast Center, Inc.
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Suncoast Center is where good changes happen. For over 80 years, Suncoast Center has been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We pride ourselves on supporting the growth and development of our clinicians, including free Qualified Supervision, continuing education, and a supportive team environment.
About the Intensive Family Services (IFS) Program Intensive Family Services Therapists work with the most acute youth in Pinellas County. This adventurous program focuses on children at risk of out-of-home placements. Our goal is keeping kids where they are safest and most likely to thrive: their home. With a small caseload, we provide in-home services multiple times a week for 3 months. Our goal is to build supportive families and healthy homes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree required in Mental Health and Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Registered Intern:
Registered (or eligible to become registered) in the state of Florida as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, or a Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Intern is required. Licensure (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW) is preferred.
Two years of professional experience in providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders.
Therapist Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based mental health treatment to clients either in person or via telehealth within clients’ homes.
Provide therapeutic services for youth experiencing suicide risk, aggression, self-harm, risky sex behaviors, substance use, and other severe mental illness symptoms.
Complete mental health and psychosocial assessments as part of the diagnostic evaluation.
Conduct intakes, treatment planning, and individual and family psychotherapy services to diverse populations.
Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
Collaborate with community partners and other agency programs.
Participate in supervision, staffing, and team meetings.
On-call rotation, including responding via phone or Zoom to families in crisis.
Must be available at least 3 evenings a week, Monday through Friday.
Maintain productivity level in accordance with agency standards.
Other job duties as assigned.
Working Conditions Work is primarily in client homes and in the community. Work includes travel between locations. The schedule includes evenings. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. The schedule may be irregular, based on client availability.
Job Requirements
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have a negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check, local checks, and DCF Level II Background Screening prior to hire and annually. Must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character.
Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and pass motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Computer literate.
Work is primarily off-site in client family homes and community locations.
Benefits
Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure.
10 Paid Holidays.
Individual and family Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance.
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts.
Retirement Plan with 5% matching.
Mileage Reimbursement.
Continuing Education.
Training and Certification opportunities and reimbursement.
Opportunities for growth.
Ability to make your own schedule, within business hours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
#J-18808-Ljbffr