Lead Therapist

## Description

• Develop, manage, and maintain all services at Northside Psychiatric and DeSoto Psychiatric.
• Service components include:
• Assessment
• Service coordination
• Skills coaching
• Psychotherapy for patients and their families.
• Services are family-centered and provided in the office, schools, homes, and other community settings
• Supervisory responsibilities:
• Ensure the program meets all internal and external standards
• Ensure timely clinical assessment and other services for program consumers
• Responsible for meeting a minimal direct service standard
• Monitoring program budget
• Managing and monitoring staff and program compliance with internal and external standards.
• Providing clinical supervision to mental health professionals and case managers
• Providing clinical services as needed
• Cooperating with agency staff and external customers
• Interacting with the community on behalf of the program

**What We Offer**

• **Competitive salary.**
• **Comprehensive Benefits:**
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO + 11 paid holidays
• **403(b) Retirement Plan** with **9% employer contribution** (for eligible staff).
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• **Student Tuition and Loan Support**
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• HRSA load repayment opportunities
• **Professional Growth**
• Qualified Supervisor available for licensure
• Career advancement opportunities. We invest in our people!

## Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree(s) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field
• FL license as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a clinical setting, with at least one (1) year supervisory experience
• Must possess knowledge of Florida Baker Act Law
• Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Licensure, certification, registration are current including continuing education requirements.
• CBHC New Hire Orientation (NHO) completed within first two (2) months of employment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to manage personnel, plan programs, manage budget and work with other members of the management team
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in various work projects
• Ability to understand instructions.
• Ability to maintain patient and agency confidentiality.

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