Therapist (Anti-Human Trafficking)

Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Therapist.

Being a Therapist with our DELTA program has its Advantages

As a Therapist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.  We offer:

• A chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and adolescents who have emotional and behavioral health needs due to the trauma of exploitation or trafficking.
• Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and staffings for one of the largest non-profit behavioral health organizations in the state
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!  http://benefits.devereux.org
• Supervision hours for LMHC or LCSW licensure!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides intensive therapeutic residential and learning programs and services for children and adolescents. Based in Orlando, FL, this position is with our DELTA program and is responsible for:

• Providing in-community therapeutic services, therapeutic services with an interactive approach.
• Work closely with individuals and families served in treatment planning, working with other team members in the treatment plan, and ensuring coordination of services is taken to meet the client needs.
• Documenting therapeutic interventions in the client’s records in a timely manner, recommending and/or revise treatment interventions, and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate appropriate discharge planning
• Be a role model for all individuals and families served

Keywords: counseling, child therapy, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, crisis assessment, Therapist, counselor.

Education:

• Master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or human services field required
• Two years' experience working directly with children and families. Preferred experience with children who are victims of exploitation or trafficking Preferred

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license
• This position works in Clients' homes and in schools. 
• Bilingual preferred
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.  Devereux requires all employees to obtain the annual Influenza Vaccine.
• Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.