BRIGHT BEGINNINGS THERAPIST (Infant Mental Health, ages 0-3)

Youth Crisis Center Inc•Jacksonville, FL

172d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides counseling and therapeutic support to students at local preschools and Head Start programs, ages 0-3. Work with individuals, families, and groups to provide evaluation, assessment, service planning, direct psychotherapy services, health and wellness, and training to children and families of the Head Start. This role shall also provide training and mental health consultation services to the Head Start staff. Therapist will assist students, families, and schools in developing comprehensive behavioral health plans to address needs that may interfere with student educational success and overall well-being. The therapist will provide services in the office, community, or in the schools.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related area of study from an accredited college or university recognized by the Florida Department of Education
Two years of related experience in social work or counseling with at-risk youth and families
Licensed-eligible in the State of Florida (registered intern eligible or above)
Infant Mental Health certification and/or a Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) certification
A valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities

Perform needs assessment and goal plan through interview, observation, client and guardian input completely and within designated time frame as determined by supervisor/agency policy.
Assist students, families, and schools in developing comprehensive behavioral health plans to address needs that may interfere with student educational success and overall well-being.
Facilitate therapy sessions as prescribed on their treatment plan, which may be held weekly, bi-weekly, or more frequently as determined by their plan.
Provide progress summaries to the Head Start director and provide updates to the teacher.
Family therapy will be offered for each student served. Family services may be received in the school, in the family’s community, or YCC’s outpatient office.
Attend quarterly Health Service Advisory Committee and Disability Advisory Board meetings as scheduled and available.
Submit and provide a written report to Head Start on all assessments and therapy sessions and submit and complete required documentation (summary reports, contact log, etc.) and ensure that the date, time, services, and interventions provided are specified.
Therapists will attend and participate in all assigned child study reviews and/or consultations as identified by Head Start and as available.
Provide monthly scheduled on-site mental health consultation for each Head Start center as a resource to families for asking questions and seeking mental health assistance.
Enter all data entry input and submit all necessary data entry instruments to the quality improvement department completely, accurately and within the designated time frames.
Prepare, maintain and document all components of the client file in a timely manner, completely, according to clinical and documentation requirements set forth by supervisor/agency policy.
Close cases and files, completing all discharge data entry and documentation requirements completely and in a timely manner set forth by supervisor/agency policy.
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing client length of service through- evaluating need, establishing goals with measurable objectives and providing services showing resolve of identified problems.
Perform outreach efforts demonstrated through production of referrals and/or professional contacts for supervisor follow up.
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills through timely responses to emails, deadlines and requests, and attention to detail in meeting task requirements.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills through display of flexibility, creativeness and ingenuity in meeting expectations and facing client and task oriented challenges.
A positive and professional workplace manner, including verbal and nonverbal communication, demonstrated through excellent customer service with clients, all workplace colleagues and community.
Responsible for completion of training objectives within established timeframes.
Attend work related meetings as required.
All other duties assigned.