Mental Health Professional

Sunshine State Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapist to provide high-quality outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, maintain timely clinical documentation, and provide evidence-based interventions or other therapeutic modalities based on their training and experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping clients heal and grow, values collaboration, and is committed to maintaining ethical and professional standards. Candidates must hold an active Florida license or registered intern status in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Experience working with Medicaid populations, children, trauma, or families is preferred.

Some of the common challenges our client’s face:

• Anxiety
• Divorce
• Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Abuse/Neglect
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief/Loss
• Depression
• Low self-esteem
• Anger
• Social skills
• Attention difficulties (ADD/ADHD)
• Parenting
• Behavioral issues
• Difficulty adjusting

We are looking for someone who exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to utilize both internal and external resources to accomplish the goals and objectives. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assess, diagnose and treat and develop treatment plan for client(s) with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Participate in crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete all necessary documentation for billing requirements accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with additional providers i.e. teachers, psychiatrists, physicians in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• When working with children and adolescents, the clinician will conduct and participate in parent meetings/sessions as needed.
• Attends agency meetings as scheduled.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive. Sunshine State Counseling Center, LLC reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Education and Experience
Master Degree from accredited college. We do offer services in Spanish, so bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Experience, passion, and love for working with children, adolescents, and families in a private practice psychotherapy setting.

Licenses and Certifications
Approved background check required. Priority consideration will be given to Florida Registered Interns and pre-licensed professionals who are actively working toward licensure through the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. Current Florida licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) is also welcomed.

Weekly Work Schedule:
While schedule days and times are flexible, evening availability is a requirement due to the population that we serve. There is an opportunity to work weekends if preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Intern or License through the Florida Board (Required)

Work Location: In person