The therapist provides outpatient family-based treatment to adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of trauma and mental health and/or substance use problems and to their family members, within the context of marriage and family systems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Engages adolescents and family members into services.
- Provides direct treatment to adolescents who have mental health and/or substance abuse problems, and to their family members.
- Provides culturally and clinically competent treatment.
- Conducts school and home visits when needed.
- aintains case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
- Collects information about clients, using techniques such as interviewing, discussion, and observation.
- When necessary confers with other counselors, doctors, supervisors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
- Helps clients and family members develop strategies and skills to change their behavior and to cope with difficult situations.
- Works in conjunction with project director and other team members to ensure implementation of the family-based intervention, which includes family, individual, and psychoeducational sessions as related to program participant needs.
- Attends weekly supervision and community partner meetings.
- Refers clients to other resources or services in the community when required, such as support groups or inpatient treatment facilities.
- Works flexible schedule which includes afternoon and evenings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for treatment of mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in mental health counseling or related field preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
- Must have experience working with minority high risk adolescents and families.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling her/him to work effectively with Hispanic families.
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.