Lead Clinician (Dually Served Youth and Families)

Devereux • Winter Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida is hiring a Lead Clinician for its Dually Served Youth and Family Program. Based in Orlando, Florida, this community-based role serves Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties and provides services to children and families involved in both the DCF and DJJ systems. The position requires travel throughout Orange County and includes a rotating on-call schedule for crisis and emergency telephone support. Typical work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The starting annual salary is $57,000 to $64,980, based on relevant experience and education.

The Lead Clinician provides therapy and intensive services in homes and community settings; assesses clients and develops individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans; consults with and trains parents on therapeutic interventions and behavioral programs; and collaborates with treatment team members and case managers. The role requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, as well as a required Florida clinical license and experience working directly with children and families.

Devereux is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization serving children, adults, and families. It describes its culture as mission-driven and grounded in servant leadership, inclusion, and a supportive team environment. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and requires drug screening and a Level 2 background screening for this position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
• Two years of experience working directly with children and families, adolescents, and families, or related experience under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Licensed in Florida as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work the required on-call schedule.
• Ability to complete a three-day new-hire orientation, Monday through Wednesday, approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings, including a drug test and TB test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect, or with adjudicated delinquent youth who are committed and emotionally disturbed.
• Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Creole skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and families involved in both the DCF and DJJ systems.
• Provide intensive services in clients’ homes and community settings.
• Assess clients and formulate individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Consult with and train parents on therapeutic interventions and behavioral programs.
• Work with treatment team members and case managers.
• Provide on-call telephone support for crisis and emergency situations on a rotating basis.
• Travel throughout Orange County.

Benefits

• Up to 24 PTO days per year, increasing with service.
• Up to 64 hours of sick time.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Devereux Benefits 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• ASCEND Tuition Program.
• Student loan repayment assistance and student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Payactiv access to earned wages early.
• Employee Assistance Program and work-life balance support.
• Employee discounts.
• Prescription drug, preventative care, telemedicine, and mental health services.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

What This Job Offers

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