THERAPIST - FAST

Company: The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary : To assess clinical needs of parents, caregivers, and children served by JFCS Child Safety FAST Services and provide individual and family therapy based on the assessed needs of the individual and/or family. Assess all child safety concerns and share information with the assigned Case Manager. Minimum Qualifications : Education: Masters degree in Social Work , Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: 2 years experience counseling children and families preferred. Knowledge and skills in: Identification of abused and neglected children and adults; child development, individual and family functioning; working with hard to reach or resistant individuals and families; collaborating with other disciplines and services; skills in group dynamics and leading group discussions. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Florida (LMHC, LCSW or LMFT) Primary Job Functions: Provides in person and telehealth individual and family therapy to FAST families Develop and maintain therapeutic relationship with families and children Develops, maintains and completes appropriate clinical records to include biopsychosocials, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, addendums, progress notes, discharge summaries and monthly summaries, all within a timely manner and in accordance with record management policy. Participates in consultations with FAST Supervisors, Case Managers, and Protective Investigators concerning individual cases as needed. Communicates regularly (via email, phone or in person) with FAST FSCs, FAST Supervisors and Clinical Supervisor about case updates Works with all staff involved to ensure services are delivered in support of the family's case plan Participates in case staffings to discuss the individual/family's progress or response to therapy. Assists in program development and planning as requested or required. Attends trainings, in service sessions, staff meetings and clinical supervision as required. Assists in Quality Improvement issues as requested or required. Complete other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Clear a Level II background screening. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) Clear a reference check (professional and personal). Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside. Clear a substance abuse screen. Provide a copy of educational attainment to your first day of employment. Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check. Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance. Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify ).

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