Therapist -Independent Contractor
About The Position
This position provides therapeutic and behavioral support to children, youth, and their families through the Family Services Initiative of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas. Its primary goal is to improve emotional well-being, reduce behavioral challenges, strengthen family relationships, and help families develop effective strategies for managing challenges. The therapist provides individual and family counseling, develops and monitors individualized treatment plans, and offers families practical guidance and strategies. Services are delivered flexibly in homes, schools, offices, or community settings according to family needs. The role also includes clinical documentation, collaboration with other providers, participation in quality improvement activities, and compliance with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and Juvenile Welfare Board guidelines.
Requirements
- A master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related qualifying field.
- At least two years of experience providing counseling and behavioral modification services to the target population.
- Florida professional licensure, registered intern status under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, or CAP certification, as specified in the job requirements.
- Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes, schools, and community locations.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Successful completion and maintenance of required federal and state background checks, FDLE clearance, and sexual predator screening.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and family counseling using evidence-based, multi-modal approaches, including behavior modification techniques when appropriate.
- Assess client needs, create individualized service plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Provide families with hands-on guidance, training, mentorship, and strategies to address emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Meet with clients in their homes, schools, offices, or community settings based on family needs.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and coordinate discharge planning.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Communicate with system navigators and other professionals involved in supporting families.
- Attend trainings and quality assurance meetings and contribute to program evaluations and reporting.
- Comply with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and Juvenile Welfare Board guidelines.
