THERAPIST - FAST - NASSAU

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : To assess clinical needs of parents, caregivers, and children served by JFCS Child Safety Nassau County FAST Services, JFCS Nassau County STEPS services and Nassau County Dependency services. Provide individual and family therapy based on the assessed needs of the individual and / or family. Assess all child safety concerns and share information with the assigned Case Manager. For Nassau County TEAMS cases, assignment is at the time of removal by the Department of Children and Families. Determine needs for immediate services and make recommendations for ongoing services and parent / child visitation. Position is funded by Family Support Services so as contractual changes are made, adjustments may be made in job description and expectations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Masters degree in Social Work , Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience : 2 years experience counseling children and families preferred.

Knowledge and skills in : Identification of abused and neglected children and adults; child development, individual and family functioning; working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families; collaborating with other disciplines and services; skills in group dynamics and leading group discussions.

Licensure, Certification, and / or Registration : Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Florida (LMHC, LCSW or LMFT)

Primary Job Functions :

Clinical Work :

• Keeps records in compliance with all funding streams, including Medicaid.
• Works with all staff involved to ensure services are delivered in support of the family's case plan
• Participates in case staffings to discuss the individual / family's progress or response to therapy.
• Communicates regularly and is responsive (via email, phone or in person) with FAST FSCs, FAST Supervisors, DCF CPIs or Dependency FSCs and Clinical Supervisor about case updates
• Participates in consultations with FAST Supervisors, Case Managers, and Protective Investigators concerning individual cases as needed.
• Attends trainings, in service sessions, staff meetings and clinical supervision as required.
• Assists in Quality Improvement issues as requested or required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

FAST / STEPS and Dependency cases :

TEAMS :

a) Completes clinical assessments with required information

b) Completes and updates treatment plans as required

c) Documents to reflect all services provided

d) Makes recommendations regarding ongoing services for the children.

Participates in staffing with the QM Coordinator for data collection as needed.

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