Intensive Family Therapist

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Master's degree required in social work, family therapy, or closely related field; may be licensed as a clinical social worker, family therapist or mental health counselor.

Licensure : Licensure is not required.

Experience : Recommended minimum two years of experience in the mental health field Required minimum two years of experience working with children with behavioral health disorders. Must be strength based and resiliency based in approach. Employee must be competent in working with diverse cultural backgrounds. Employee must be competent in working with clients with a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder. Must be able to assist families struggling with multiple stressors. Understanding of the special problems and treatment of consumers with mental illness and child welfare issues is essential. Understanding of community resources and social support development is required.

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver's License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions : Must have valid Florida driver's license and a driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center. Must meet minimum levels of personal automobile liability insurance. Requires both indoor and outdoor work with outreach to off-site locations. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability and if emergencies arise. Work is primarily off site in client family homes and community locations.

Computer Literate

Job Duties :

• Complete clinical documentation in timely manner including : complete all case records and case notes on a timely basis; complete all pre-tests / post-tests and outcome measures on appropriate schedule; maintain current Treatment Plans on all cases and complete Treatment Plan Reviews as scheduled; complete all closing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provide family and individual therapy that is solution-focused and competency-based. Assess and document client symptomatology, diagnosis, interventions, and progress in ways that is timely, accurate and meet agency standards. Assesses client's needs for his / her particular level of care.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of a minimum of 6 intensive families.
• Remain current on Medicaid Guidelines, and maintain all cases in compliance with Medicaid Guidelines.
• Remain current on JWB Guidelines, and maintain all cases in compliance with JWB Guidelines.
• Remain current on CFBHN Guidelines, and maintain all cases in compliance with CFBHN Guidelines.
• Accept on-call rotation among Intensive Family Services staff, managing calls in a supportive manner, which provides for client and staff safety and encourages families to increase self-sufficiency.
• Keep accurate records of caseloads and manage data for measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with client, family, school, and other supports to maintain client in lowest level of appropriate care.
• Assist in quarterly and annual reports for the agency and JWB and CFBHN.
• Report all risks to supervisor and complete risk notes and safety plans as appropriate.
• Consult with colleagues and supervisor regarding cases.
• Make appropriate referrals for clients as needed; make least restrictive and community based referrals first, and record referrals on referral log and closing / transfer summary.
• Participate fully in weekly supervision with program manager; review treatment techniques, case progress, and job performance.
• Participate fully in weekly program meetings and bi-weekly group supervision.
• Accomplish individual annual goals.
• Accomplish annual unit compensation goals.
• Participate in Family Services Planning Team as requested.
• Completes Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) 6 month checklist within first 6 months of employment.
• Uses the ORS and SRS with all clients within 6 months of employment and enters the scores in OpenFit electronic system.
• Understands that using FIT measures will be part of employee's performance evaluation. The scores on the ORS and SRS will not be monitored as part of the evaluation, only the use of the measures will be evaluated.

Core Competencies