HRN THERAPIST

Job Summary:

Provides in-home therapy in the High Risk Newborn voluntary counseling program, with children 0-5 years at risk of abuse and neglect.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Two years experience counseling children and families is required; experience with the high-risk newborn population is preferred. Therapists must have knowledge and skills in:  Medicaid; in-home therapy; identification of abused and neglected children and adults; child development, individual and family functioning; substance abuse; postpartum/maternal depression; PTSD; working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families; collaborating with other disciplines and services; skills in group dynamics and leading group discussions.   Experience in play therapy is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed, or License Eligible, in the State of Florida (Registered Intern, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT).  Training/certification in Infant Mental Health preferred.  Training/certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Child-Parent Psychotherapy preferred.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide in-home, in person or telehealth therapy to individuals, children and families.
• Provide supportive case management to families on caseload to ensure the safety of children in the home and improve family well-being. 
• Maintain in home visitation with child, parent and siblings, including anyone in the family unit - minimum of one hour weekly home visits. 
• Complete assessments on children and families, providing recommendations for treatment and support for child and family members.
• Works with all staff involved to ensure services are delivered in support of the family's case plan
• Attend IPT staffings and case staffings as requested. 
• Maintain an electronic calendar of scheduled appointments.
• Provide professional case consultation to professionals involved in client’s case.
• Prepare reports & documentation in compliance with contracts (funding streams).
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources and organizations.
• Maintain client files (including electronic records) according to Medicaid and program standards.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Provide testimony or documentation for court hearings regarding clinical observations (as requested).
• Attend professional training required by FSSNF and JFCS.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and one-on-one weekly supervision.
• Follow professional ethical guidelines.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Periodic Job Functions:

• Attend professional training.
• Provide testimony or documentation for court hearings regarding clinical observations (as requested)
• Telehealth

Other Requirements:

Clear a Level II background screening. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

Clear a reference check (professional and personal).

Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.

Clear a drug screen.

Provide a copy of your educational attainment on your first day of employment.

Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.

Provide proof auto insurance and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.

Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).