Starting Salary: $58,000 This position requires travelling to schools by vehicle in the Pasco County, and occasionally the Hernando County area. Summary
At Pace, we transform girls' lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and heal.
Role Overview
The Therapist role provides community-based prevention, diversion, and early intervention services to girls ages 11-17. This position is aimed at helping girls build resiliency and decrease risk-related behaviors through the application of a holistic clinical framework.
Qualifications and Education Requirements Required Master's degree required with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. Minimum three to five years' experience required, preferably working with at-risk youth. Current driver's license required. Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Social Worker, or meet licensing eligibility as a registered intern. Understand culturally relevant needs of diverse populations. Knowledge of case management and community behavioral health practices. Youth development knowledge. Experience using personal computers and basic office equipment required. Knowledge of laws relating to youth and families. Roles and Responsibilities Direct Care Services Increase girls' resiliency by building protective factors at the individual, family, and community levels. Address risk factors using holistic assessment, goal setting, and care plan development, and through provision of targeted clinical interventions. Empower girls and families by improving relationships, increasing self-efficacy, and encouraging self-advocacy. Utilize the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Cultural-Relational Theory, considering any history of trauma and leveraging girls' strengths. Provide weekly therapy services to girls in a variety of settings (school/home/community/center) using evidenced-based and research-informed therapeutic interventions. Provide family support/counseling with caregivers to encourage girl progression in the change process. Provide solution-focused counseling approaches toward the resolution of risk factors for substance abuse. Provide crisis intervention as warranted, including risk assessments and family support. Conduct psycho-educational and therapy groups that are girl-centered, focusing on social-emotional and life skill development. Provide wrap-around care (case) management services, including transportation services when needed. Non-Direct Care Services, Care Planning, and Monitoring Engage in clinical supervision for girls served and contribute clinical knowledge to the care planning team. Provide advocacy within the community by attending conferences and public speaking events. Review eligibility requirements for girls entering the program, complete enrollment paperwork, biopsychosocial assessments, clinical documentation, screening tools, care plans, and transition plans. Collaborate with schools and community agencies to support the change process of girls. Contribute positively toward programmatic outcomes and the collection of data. Other duties as assigned. Additional Qualifications and Requirements Ensures the integration of the Six Developmental Domains and Gender Responsive programming in daily practices. Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required. Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required. Competencies Achievement oriented – action oriented. Teamwork – collaborates. Self-awareness – demonstrates self-awareness. Functional expertise – functional. Accountability – ensures accountability. Oral communication – communicates effectively. Customer focused – focused on customer. Integrity – instills trust. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced, and requires alertness and flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants based on pay inquiries.
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