Program Therapist

We are offering the Program Therapist position a $1000 sign-on bonus for new employees.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

The Program Therapist is an exempt position responsible for clinical programming of the Adult Residential Treatment and Stabilization (ARTS) Program, including, but not limited to, client well-being. The position will coordinate the overall delivery of psychosocial rehabilitation services related to client treatment plans.

• Provide individual and group services to ARTS residents.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments of ARTS clients after admission to develop an initial treatment plan, begin individualized therapy, and begin discharge planning.
• Oversee treatment of ARTS clients; review and update treatment plans, observation frequencies, and case staffing to include input from multidisciplinary team (Therapist, LPN, MHT, Psychiatric Healthcare Provider, Case Management, and Program Director as needed).
• Maintain ongoing awareness of the client's whereabouts, including outings, weekend passes, and medical appointments.
• Maintain concise and timely completion of all paperwork or clinical documentation utilizing the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and summaries for external providers.
• Engage clients in supportive activities to strengthen skills and progress toward their discharge goals, including setting up life skills activities with master's-level interns, encouraging healthy activities of daily living (ADLs), and facilitating monthly community meetings.
• Attend and assist with monthly staff meetings and funder meetings when required.
• Assist with responding to emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Program Director.

WHAT WE OFFER :

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

A Florida Registered Intern License is preferred, but not required.

Gulf Coast JFCS will provide free clinical supervision by a Florida-qualified supervisor to assist in obtaining Florida licensure

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.

GCJFCS 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 an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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