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2023/09 Mental Health Therapist

2023/08 Project Coordinator (Healthier Lake Worth Beach)

Position: Counselor/Psychotherapist

Job description

Complete mental health assessments
Develop individual treatment/
Provide counseling/therapy services
to individuals and families
Plan and participate in group
counseling and support session as needed
Coordinate activities and services
with supervisor
Maintain accurate and confidential
records on clients
Work closely with schools and other
service providers
Provide follow-up contacts with
clients
Refer clients and provide case
coordination to other mental health services
Participate in staff training and
development
Report all activities to program
director and or program manger
Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work
or mental health counseling preferred.
Have completed a mental
health counseling internship.
Specialized training and/or
experience with cross-cultural training techniques.
Familiarity with local providers of
mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse
counseling and
treatment.
Knowledge of local Haitian
communities, organizations, and issues.
Experience in the provision
of mental health counseling services to refugees.
Ability to work in a multicultural
environment.
Familiarity with local social
services for aging and youth.
Familiarity with counseling and
social services available at local schools
Excellent written and oral
skills.
Bilingual in English
and Creole.
Ability to work independently and
to meet deadlines.
Full use of an automobile during
working hours and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Requirements: Must have or complete a clean DCF
background check and fingerprinting prior to employment. She/he agrees to
complete 10 Hours yearly in-service within the contract year.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Application questions:

How many years of mental health
experience do you have?
How many years of relevant
experience do you have?
What is the highest level of
education you have completed?
Do you speak Haitian Creole?
Are you willing to undergo a
background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Email resume to: johnsonley@forthechildrenfirst.org or Wideline Cajuste 561-557-1184 wood@forthechildrenfirst.org

Get Paid, Earn Scholarships and Become Eligible for Financial Incentives to Make a Difference in Kids’ Lives, Create Lifelong Bonds and Have Fun

We are looking for part-time group leaders to work in the afterschool program with kids ages 5-19, certified teachers to teach middle and high school math, reading, and writing as well as for Elementary students, and early childhood teachers.

Group Leader Position

Requirements

To apply for the position download the For The Children pre-employment application to complete and return for consideration.

FTC Pre-Employment Application

For The Children Job Application and Documents

For those proceeding through phase I pre-employment application and interview, click below to download and complete the documents to initiate the hiring process.

Through the generous funding of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Prime Time Palm Beach County is offering scholarships and financial incentives to eligible afterschool professionals who are working on one of the following  credit pathways at Palm Beach State College:

Youth Development College Credit Certificate (YDCC) POC 6387
Associate in Science Degree: Human Services (Youth Development Concentration) POC 2374
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: Supervision and Management – POC T701
Bachelor of Science Degree: Human Services – POC S701

Once hired and working at an afterschool program, the practitioner can contact Prime Time’s Career Advisor & Registry Coach Elisa Moro at 561-600-9528 to begin the application process to begin earning scholarships/financial incentives.