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Therapist - Licensed Clinician Community Action Team (Liberty County) #2806
Job Code:2019-305-016
Department:CAT Teams
FT/PT Status:Full Time Regular
Job Location:Bristol, Florida
  

Description:

Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).

Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.


Overview:



The purpose of Community Action Team (CAT) therapeutic services is to provide home and community based behavior management and support services to youth and families at risk. The primary goal of the therapist is to develop specific behavior treatment plan that addresses the challenging behaviors of the youth in order to optimize the functioning of recipients who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services in the most efficient and effective manner. Services and service frequency should accurately reflect the individual needs, goals, and abilities of each recipient.


This position reports to Liberty County with some travel to Wakulla and Franklin Counties. 


Rate of Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

0-2 years $30.00 per hour
3-5 years $31.00 per hour
6 or more years $32.00 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

 


Education and Experience:
Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, or related human services field and
  • One (1) year of professional experience providing services to individuals experiencing severe emotional disturbance. 
  • Knowledge of substance abuse required.
  • Licensed as a LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist. 
  • Knowledge of Axis II diagnosis preferred.


To be considered for employment, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check, employment references check, and drug screening. In addition you must have a current and valid driver's license with no more than 6 points. A 3 year driving record will also be required upon hire. 



Apalachee Center, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires Apalachee Center, Inc. to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Apalachee Center, Inc. does not tolerate violence or harassment in the workplace. Apalachee Center, Inc. is an at-will employer. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Drug-free workplace. Apalachee serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.