Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist

Job Description Job Description Step-By-Step Behavioral Health is a welcoming and fast-growing agency seeking a Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team. Mental Health Therapists require candidates to have a Master’s degree in Psychology, and/or a related field. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Position Summary Provide outpatient therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families Assist clients in reducing emotional and mental distress and changing maladaptive behaviors Address concerns, including anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral challenges Deliver services in the home, school, community, and via telehealth Knowledge Required Group dynamics, culture, ethnicity, and societal influences Counseling and social work ethics Trauma-informed care across developmental stages Assessment and counseling modalities for behavioral and affective disorders Individual, family, and group therapy models and techniques Psychoeducational group counseling methods and outcome measurement Skills Ability to prioritize assignments with minimal supervision Effective organizational skills Strong clinical assessment and interviewing skills Strong documentation and time-management skills Abilities Strong interpersonal and active listening skills Ability to work collaboratively as a team player Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals Make sound decisions in emergency situations Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process Collaborate with internal and external service providers Participate in discharge and aftercare planning Refer clients to appropriate community resources Comply with HIPAA requirements Collaborate with internal and external service providers Preference for working with children ages 6 and up Provide individual, group, and family therapy Complete assessments and make treatment recommendations Develop client-centered treatment plans with youth and families client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities Complete required training within designated timeframes Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Education and Experience Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field: Mental Health Counseling Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology Licensed or license-eligible per Florida State laws (preferred) Minimum two years of professional experience providing behavioral health services At least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred Experience with Medicaid and third-party insurance preferred Job Type Full-time Contract (1099 Independent Contractor)6b250ea6-cee3-481d-915c-f7283f1b2f1b