Therapist

Company: Gulf Coast JFCS
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others? WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Therapist is an exempt position responsible for providing therapeutic care to Hub clients, including counseling or crisis intervention. The therapist will also be responsible for developing an assessment and treatment plan to guide the course of clinical treatment. Develop assessments and treatment plans for Hub clients requiring clinical care. Provide counseling services to clients needing support. Implement Baker Acts, risk assessments, and safety plans as needed. Facilitate routine case staffing with other clinical network providers. Ensure documentation is entered into the electronic health record in accordance with agency requirements. Develop and maintain robust relationships with clinical providers in the community. Perform all other duties as assigned. WHAT WE OFFER: $60,000 annual salary 15 PTO Days per year 13 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Healthcare Concierge Financial Wellness Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance Paid Life/AD&D insurance Pet, Legal and Identity Theft insurance Mileage Reimbursement Continuous training and professional development opportunities An opportunity to make the world a better place! WHAT YOU WILL NEED : Master?s degree in a clinical license-eligible field required. Professional Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Therapist with current state license certifications/licensure is a requirement for the position. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to work well as part of a team. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time with supported assistance. Use of personal vehicle to transport clients as needed. Must have a valid drivers' license and auto insurance coverage. WHO WE ARE: From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor?s and Master?s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers? compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization?s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.

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