Mental Health Therapist/Counselor

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center dedicated to helping children heal from abuse and trauma. As part of a collaborative Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will provide life-changing therapeutic services to children and families navigating some of their most difficult experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Therapist or Registered Mental Health Intern to provide trauma-informed therapy to children and families. This role includes both specialized abuse-focused treatment and general mental health counseling.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians passionate about child advocacy, trauma recovery, and making a meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children impacted by trauma/abuse
  • Deliver mental health counseling for children and families with ongoing treatment needs
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment modalities
  • Conduct psychological testing and assessments as appropriate
  • Provide crisis intervention and safety planning
  • Facilitate group therapy and parenting education programs
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and case records
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews
  • Complete required training and continuing education

Qualifications

Required:

• • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Licensed in Florida (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) or Registered Intern working toward licensure
  • Experience working with children, families, or trauma populations
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child development

Preferred:

• • Experience in a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), child welfare, or dependency system
  • Training in evidence-based trauma therapies (TF-CBT, PCIT, etc.)
  • Bi-lingual helpful

Skills & Competencies

• • Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
  • Excellent written documentation and communication abilities
  • Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
  • Compassionate, adaptable, and resilient in emotionally sensitive situations
  • Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills

Work Environment & Benefits

• • Supportive, mission-driven team environment
  • Manageable caseloads to support quality care and clinician well-being
  • Flexibility to manage your own schedule
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model
  • Ongoing continuing education and professional development provided
  • Meaningful, purpose-driven work impacting children and families

Why Join Us?

• • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Meaningful, mission-driven work

What We Offer

• • Mission-driven, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work within a fully accredited CAC model
  • Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Meaningful work with measurable impact in the community
  • Health/Life/Dental/Supplemental insurance
  • Generous paid leave – vacation, sick, parental leave, and more
  • Matching 401 (k)
  • Manageable caseload and ability to manage your own schedule

Bilingual is helpful (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole).