Lead Clinician

We are offering a $3000 sign-on bonus for the Lead Clinician position. 

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, inclusion and equality, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Lead Clinician will coordinate clinical services for the UAC Program at Gulf Coast JFCS, train new clinicians, and supervise the clinical staff. Responsible to complete In-Depth Assessments for all children in order to facilitate a thorough review of the child’s past history, to assess their current issues and treatment needs, provide child with appropriate individual counseling and participation in group counseling.

• The Lead Clinician will develop a Clinical Services program for the UAC Program at Gulf Coast JFCS sites that will include individual assessments, individual counseling and group counseling.
• The Lead Clinician will supervise a part time clinician to assist with the above-related responsibilities.
• The Lead Clinician is  responsible for conducting initial psychosocial assessments on each new child. The Lead Clinician will return the assessment to the Case Manager within 3 business days of admission to the UAC Program.
• Responsible for determining child’s psychiatric diagnosis based on diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV- TR, if applicable.
• Must ensure concise and timely completion of all documentation in an Avatar Progress Note within 48 hours of occurrence of the event to be documented.
• The Lead Clinician will ensure that each child participate in 1 individual counseling session per week.
• The Lead Clinician will ensure that each child participate in at least 2 group counseling sessions per week or 1 group session and 1 on-site community meeting.
• To participate in monthly supervision and monthly staff meetings and peer audits with Program Director and staff.
• Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with DCF regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Up to $70,000 annual salary
• Flexible hours
• 15 PTO days per year
• 12 Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Clinician must have a Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or At a minimum, the Lead Clinician must have a Master’s degree in social work, 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience/or bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences. Must have supervisory experience and be licensed to provide clinical services in the State of Florida.
• An active Florida License in the field of Social Work LCSW, Mental Health Counseling LMHC, or Marriage and Family Therapy LMFT.
• Spanish/English bi-lingual- preferred
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and current automobile insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and clients, which include members of vulnerable communities. As part of this commitment, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current and newly-hired employees, unless an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption as permitted pursuant to Gulf Coast JFCS’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.