The Therapist is responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse treatment services on an outpatient basis in support of Project LIFT’s mission of improving lives of youth and their families, working alongside skilled trades mentors with a goal of replacing substance use and other negative behaviors with productive, goal-directed, hands-on work.
Master’s degree or higher in mental health field. Must possess a license, or in the process of obtaining licensure, from the State of Florida Mental Health Professions Licensing Board that allows for the independent practice of Clinical Services. Acceptable licenses/designations are: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapsit (LMFT) or Registered Intern in one of these professions. Candidates licensed in other states must have a provisional license to practice in the state in which the Project LIFT office is located and must be working toward licensure by endorsement. Once hired, the therapist must maintain a professional license and stay current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid and unrestricted.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to sit at a desk and use a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment varies. In addition, the employee must be able to lift up to a minimum of 25lbs, able to work in non-air conditioned environment and to stay on feet for extended periods of time.
The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
