Family Link SNAP Therapist

Youth Crisis Center Inc • Jacksonville, FL

4d • $52,000 - $56,000

About The Position

Provides short-term counseling and case management to children, adolescents, and families, emphasizing prevention, family strengthening, and behavioral health support. Services take place in offices, community settings, and schools. The therapist works with individuals, families, and groups on concerns such as family dynamics, parenting, communication, behavioral issues, truancy and school-related concerns, emotional regulation, anger management, self-esteem, grief and loss, and mental health needs.

The therapist also assists with evening SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) groups, an evidence-based program intended to improve emotional regulation, problem solving, self-control, and prosocial skills in children and families. The position involves assessment, individualized service planning, counseling, case management, progress monitoring, program coordination, outreach, and required clinical and program documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related area of study from an accredited college or university recognized by the Florida Department of Education.
• Two years of related social work or counseling experience with at-risk youth and families.
• Valid Florida driver's license and safe driving record.
• Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, learning and motivation, research methods, and assessment and counseling modalities for behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, models, methods, and procedures for individual, family, and group counseling for physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meaning and spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational instruction methods for group counseling and measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of counseling rules and ethics.
• Active listening, awareness of others' reactions, logical reasoning, a service-oriented approach, and ability to apply new information to problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to communicate and speak clearly, understand spoken information, recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, and combine information to form conclusions.
• Basic and/or advanced computational skills may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed-eligible in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including NIRVANA and other agency-approved tools, using interviews, observation, and input from youth, families, caregivers, and collateral contacts.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives to address identified needs and promote positive outcomes.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Deliver case management, including service coordination, referrals, advocacy, linkage to community resources, and collaboration with schools, courts, healthcare providers, and other partners.
• Monitor client progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions and service plans as needed.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and meet agency and supervisor productivity expectations.
• Conduct outreach and engagement to connect youth and families with services and improve participation and retention.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate SNAP group sessions using the approved curriculum and evidence-based interventions.
• Support youth and caregivers in developing emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, conflict-resolution, and prosocial skills through SNAP programming.
• Coordinate with schools, families, and community partners to support SNAP participant engagement and completion.
• Assist with SNAP outreach, enrollment, retention, graduation activities, and other program functions as assigned.
• Complete required documentation, including case notes, assessments, service plans, attendance records, outcome measures, discharge summaries, and other client records, accurately and on time.
• Enter and maintain data in agency and funder-required databases according to quality improvement, contractual, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and close client files in accordance with agency policies, clinical standards, and funding requirements.
• Apply critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, creativity, and flexibility to client needs and program challenges.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with clients, families, coworkers, referral sources, and community stakeholders through effective verbal and written communication.
• Complete assignments, documentation, emails, deadlines, and other responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Participate in required supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level