Therapist - Project Launch

Jewish Family And Community Svc•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Provides in-home, office, and telehealth outpatient mental health assessment and counseling services, along with provider education and consultation, in the Project LAUNCH: JFCS High Risk Child(ren)/Adult Family Program. The program serves infants and children ages 0–8 and their parents, guardians, or caregivers who reside in Duval County and are referred for in-home abuse prevention or mental health, developmental, or behavioral concerns. Services aim to stabilize families and parent-child relationships, support mental health, and prevent entry into formal systems of care. The therapist provides screenings, assessments, therapy, and supportive case management to children, adults, and families. The role includes regular home visits, treatment recommendations, coordination with staff and providers, referrals to community resources, and documentation maintained to Medicaid and program standards. The therapist also participates in team meetings, supervision, professional training, and program committee meetings, and follows professional ethical guidelines.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience counseling children and families.
Knowledge and skills in Medicaid, in-home therapy, identifying abused or neglected children and adults, child development, individual and family functioning, substance abuse, postpartum/maternal depression, PTSD, working with hard-to-reach or resistant individuals and families, collaborating with other disciplines, group dynamics, and leading group discussions.
Licensed or license-eligible in Florida as a Registered Intern, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Clear a Level II background screening.
Clear professional and personal reference checks.
Clear a local background check from Duval County and the county in which the candidate resides.
Clear a drug screen.
Provide a copy of educational attainment on the first day of employment.
Clear a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Provide proof of auto insurance and maintain minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.
Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the high-risk newborn and child population.
Training or certification in Infant Mental Health, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home, in-person, office, or telehealth screenings, assessments, and therapy to children ages 0–8, adults, and families.
Provide supportive case management to families on the caseload to promote child safety in the home and improve family well-being.
Conduct at least one-hour weekly home visits or team meetings with the child, parent, siblings, and others in the family unit.
Complete assessments of children and families and recommend treatment and support for children and family members.
Coordinate with involved staff to ensure services support the family’s case plan.
Provide professional education and case consultation to providers involved in potential referrals and client cases.
Maintain an electronic calendar of scheduled appointments.
Prepare reports and documentation in compliance with contractual terms.
Refer clients to appropriate community resources and organizations.
Maintain client files, including electronic records, in accordance with Medicaid and program standards.
Work cooperatively as part of a team.
Attend professional training required by JFCS.
Attend monthly staff meetings and weekly one-on-one supervision.
Participate in bi-annual YCW Steering Committee meetings.
Follow professional ethical guidelines.
Complete other duties as assigned.