Therapist, YES Program

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The YES Therapist provides full-time, therapeutic services to Tier 2 youth and their families including, conduct psychosocial functioning assessments, participate in team meetings and provide the court with up to date progress reports on participants. The YES Therapist reports to the YES Program Manager, and in their absence, the Clinical Director.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or a comparable master’s level program
Licensed or Licensed eligible as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Strong analytical ability and proficiency with applicable technologies and software utilization.
Effective presentation, written and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to collect and evaluate data.
Ability to prepare reports relating to clients.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Skill in operating Windows based computer operating programs.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Have knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.
Team player who is passionate about the agency’s mission.
Committed to collaboration and partnership building

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to clients using agency, contract and program policies and procedures.
Advocates for services and resources for families
Assist and participate in research activities required for grant sourcing and proposals.
Involves staff and other stakeholders in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes.
Complete CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs Assessment) training/certification.
Work with Family Navigator to complete initial assessment of client needs and coordinate with team members to fulfill support plan.
Provide strengths focused, client centered, individualized therapeutic services to participants and their families.
Complete safety plans and follow up on safety plans, as needed.
Provide psychoeducation related to substance misuse and related health impacts.
Support clients in developing healthy coping skills and building social skills and supports.
Apprizes Program Manager of workload, case activity, service barriers, and procedural problems in staff and one-on-one meetings
Ensure complete confidentiality of all client business and transactions.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all internal and community programs and services available to clients, maintain an awareness of changes in program/service offerings and requirements, and stay informed of new program and service offerings.
Comply with Department of Children and Families service requirements.
Bring cases to closure within standard timeframes and submit client records in a timely manner.
Submit reports to referral source as required regarding the scope of services provided to the client, and the client’s progress.
Enter all appropriate interactions in the electronic health record
Participate in the Juvenile Mental Health Court proceedings and case staffing.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the YES Program Manager or Clinical Director.