Outpatient Therapist

Child Guidance Center • Jacksonville, FL

22d

About The Position

If you're a passionate therapist looking to grow clinically through supervision, professional development, and a collaborative culture – CGC is where you belong. For more than 70 years, Child Guidance Center has been a cornerstone of mental health care for children, adolescents, and families across Northeast Florida. We operate from a whole-family, trauma-informed, systems-based model and serve 15,000+ individuals annually. Join a team that believes in community, collaboration, and clinical excellence—and invests in you as much as in the clients we serve. Your Role as an Outpatient Therapist: Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor, you will provide high-quality, client-centered therapeutic services to children and families in individual, family, and group settings. You’ll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team that shares a passion for long-term healing and empowerment.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree from a Florida-eligible mental health, social work, or MFT program
• Eligibility for FL intern registration (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI)
• Moderate tech proficiency (EHR + Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong clinical instincts, communication skills, and documentation habits
• Passion for working with diverse families and communities
• Level 2 clearance from DCF Clearing house - https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing DSM/ICD-based treatment plans
• Bilingual in Spanish (with additional compensation!)
• Familiarity with Medicaid requirements and outpatient therapy best practices

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload providing outpatient therapy using a family systems approach
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, diagnoses (DSM/ICD), and progress notes within our Electronic Health Record
• Partner with clients and families to set goals, track progress, and engage them in their care
• Meet team productivity, billing, and documentation standards
• Stay in compliance with Medicaid, contract, and agency guidelines
• Work collaboratively with peers, supervisors, and community stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of empathy, professionalism, and shared purpose

Benefits

• Starting salary of $38,646.00
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Additional pay for bilingual skills
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
• Licensure supervision for registered interns
• Annual Professional Development stipend
• Licensure reimbursement
• Team-based culture with strong mentorship and clinical support
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference
• CGC is a drug-free workplace

What This Job Offers

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