Residential Children's Therapist
St Augustine Youth services is a well-known and respected organization that has been providing residential therapeutic care to boys for over 30 years. We're looking for a Weekday Youth Therapist with a background in both group and individual therapy to help support our team.
The ideal candidate will have clinical experience working with youth and will be familiar with evidence-based practices for supporting at-risk youth and is committed to improving the lives and mental health of clients.
If you seek meaningful work and to make a positive impact in a youth’s life, this is the place for you!
WHAT WE VALUE:
- Practitioner of the healing arts with a Master's degree from an accredited college/university in a major in the field of mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family counseling, or psychology
- Two years’ experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
- A valid Florida driver’s license
- A history free of offenses as listed on the Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Must be able to pass an extensive background screening
- Must be able to pass a drug screening
- Present oneself in a positive, professional manner to the children and other agency personnel
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be a passionate role model and remain a positive mentor for children
- Individuals that enjoy working with a team and thinking outside the box to support children and their families
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Act as the primary therapist for up to 12 youth
- Provide individual, group and family therapy as directed by the individualized treatment plan of each child
- Utilize the Wraparound Model in collaboration with Case Manager, and the family and identified natural supports
WHAT WE OFFER:
$1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at 90 days & $500 paid at 1 year anniversary)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance - FT only
- Life insurance - FT only
- Paid time off - FT only
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching - FT only
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
SAYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify SAYS in advanced to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SAYS supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Education:
Master's (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person