Residential Children's Therapist

Job Description

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

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