Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)

About the Florida Justice Center

We give people a second chance by providing them with legal representation, bail assistance, reentry support, connections to social services, and the tools they need to succeed.  We are a racial equity organization that is working to disrupt the way justice-involved people are cared for from the time of arrest through their release.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician is an entry-level supervisor within a small nonprofit organization focused on social and racial justice, reentry services, and legal support. They will be responsible for supervising and training clinical and non-clinical interns and volunteers, coordinating internal and external mental health services, coordinating community resources and referrals, and developing and evaluating programs. The clinician will also provide hands-on counseling and supervise the case management program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients, groups, and families.
• Diagnose psychological, behavioral, and emotional disorders, and develop individual treatment plans.
• Supervise and train behavioral health and case work interns, volunteers, and employees.
• Conduct initial assessment to determine needs and goals of client.
• Develop and evaluate programs.
• Develop and coordinate support groups.
• Research, build relationships with, and refer clients to community resources to address barriers to reentry.
• Maintain case files and records with strict confidentiality in accordance with policies and procedures, regulations, and the law.
• Monitor clients by conducting periodic follow-up and aftercare.
• Follow policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
• Help clients adjust to life changes and challenges.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field.
• Valid and current Florida LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license.
• Ability to make biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Knowledge of reentry population and awareness of racial justice issues.
• Ability to provide after-hours service as needed.
• Ability to write reports and present to a variety of stakeholders and groups.
• Experience with cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed therapy.
• Valid Florida driver license and reliable transportation.
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Proof of ability to work in the United States.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Willing to submit to background check, if required.
• Ability to relate and communicate without judgment with diverse populations and groups, including those with substance abuse and/or mental health issues, and accused and/or convicted of a variety of crimes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring graduate-level students.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is $54,000-$60,000.
• 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid license and certification renewal, continuing education classes.
• Paid professional liability insurance.
• Work hours are flexible based on the needs of the organization and will often exceed 40 hours and may include evening and weekend shifts.
• This is an exempt position in accordance with the FLSA.
• This is an on-site position only.

COVID-19 Precautions

• COVID-19 safety protocols are strictly enforced.
• Touchless soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers throughout office.
• Hands-free trash cans.
• Temperature checks
• All staff and clients must wear masks.
• Social distancing, when possible.