Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

GANG ALTERNATIVE INC • Tamarac, FL

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About The Position

Gang Alternative, Inc. seeks a qualified clinician to deliver Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to child and youth victims of crime ages 0–17 through Project SHINE. The posting estimates that 50 participants will receive approximately 10 therapy hours annually. Services may be provided at GA’s Lauderdale Lakes office, approved community sites, or through an approved virtual platform.

The clinician conducts intake and trauma and functioning assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides evidence-based TF-CBT to children and caregivers as clinically appropriate. The role also includes ongoing therapy, progress monitoring, coordination of referrals and supportive services with the Program Manager / Victim Advocate, and maintaining complete, timely, confidential clinical records and service data in approved systems. The clinician follows consent, safety, telehealth, privacy, and mandated reporting procedures, and participates in case coordination and quality review under the executed agreement. Accessible appointment times, including evenings or weekends, are to be offered as agreed.

The job details identify this as an independent contractor position at $75.00 per hour, non-negotiable. The description also includes responsibility for overseeing project work plans, service procedures, outreach, partner coordination, deliverables, and progress toward serving at least 75 unduplicated children and youth annually.

Requirements

• Current Florida license for independent clinical practice with children and adolescents, such as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT, in good standing.
• Documented TF-CBT training and experience treating children and families affected by trauma, violence, abuse, or crime.
• Experience with child trauma assessment, family engagement, crisis procedures, telehealth, and clinical documentation.
• Must be able to pass DCF Level II clearance.
• Ability to meet credential verification, applicable screening, insurance, and contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project work plans, service procedures, outreach, partner coordination, deliverables, and progress toward serving at least 75 unduplicated children and youth annually.
• Conduct clinical intake, trauma and functioning assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide evidence-based TF-CBT to children and caregivers as clinically appropriate.
• Provide ongoing therapy and monitor treatment progress.
• Coordinate referrals and supportive services with the Program Manager / Victim Advocate.
• Maintain complete, timely, confidential clinical records and service data in approved systems.
• Follow consent, safety, telehealth, privacy, and mandated reporting procedures.
• Participate in case coordination and quality review under the executed agreement.
• Offer accessible appointment times, including evenings or weekends, as agreed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed