What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPIST - FAST DUVAL COUNTY position at The LJD Jewish Family And Community Services?
Job Description
Job Description
FAST Therapist - Duval County
Job Summary :
To assess clinical needs of parents, caregivers, and children served by JFCS Child Safety staff
and provide individual, family and couple therapy based on the assessed needs of the individual
and / or family.
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 :
Provides individual, group and family therapy to CPS families :
a) Completes clinical assessments with required information
b) Participates in the development of the CPS case plans
c) Completes and updates treatment plans as required
d) Documents to reflect all services provided
- Learns as much as possible about the culture of individuals served and recognizes the influence
his / her own background has on his / her understanding and response to cultural differences when
interacting with individuals.
treatment plan reviews, addendums, progress notes and bio psycho-socials in a timely manner and
in accordance with record management policy.
cases as needed.
