Clinical Specialist - Therapist
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Covenant House Florida Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Summary
Provide therapeutic counseling services and crisis intervention for youth and their families while coordinating with case management programs. Maintain accurate documentation, compile grant data, and facilitate psychosocial assessments to support treatment recommendations.
Job Description
Job Title: Therapist
Job Type: Direct Care Staff ***This is a temporary position from from 10/01/2026 to December 31, 2026****
Position Reports to: Clinical Services Coordinator
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Covenant House Florida reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:
- Provide therapeutic counseling services for youth, and their families when indicated, in order to resolve issues and conflicts related to their immediate crisis situations, with the opportunity for on-going supportive counseling services. These services must be rendered to youth and families in a culturally competent manner according to CHF Mission, Principles, and Core Values.
- Responsible for active participation in case management program functions and establishing effective work relationships with direct care and support staff, to ensure that all therapeutic counseling activities are appropriately coordinated with case planning, plan implementation, discharge, and aftercare.
- Responsible for service provision and oversight of a grant funded project to provide screening, therapeutic interventions, and crisis counseling. This includes accurate documentation in progress notes, gathering data, recording, analyzing, and compiling information in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. Monthly and quarterly reporting of a summary of the grant data is required.
- Provide individual and group therapeutic services for residents. Facilitate the completion of psychosocial assessments to youth after intake to assist with providing an appropriate treatment recommendation.
- Provide additional support service to program activities, such as special group sessions and/or assistance in identifying appropriate client resources and making referrals.
- Provide staff coverage and support within the Clinical Services department and elsewhere, when indicated by supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION: |
Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline, Florida State license preferred, Registered Intern required |
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EXPERIENCE: |
Two years’ post-master’s experience preferred. One year experience in case management with adolescents and their families, with one-year supervisory experience desired. |
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SCHEDULE: |
Requires flexibility with weekly work schedule to meet needs of youth. |
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SKILLS: |
Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work well with others. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain order and exercise appropriate judgement in crisis situations including the physical ability to intervene in critical or emergency situations. Knowledge of adolescent development and ability to build positive rapport with young people. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by concise, timely and professional correspondence, both written and verbal. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations and computer literacy is required. |
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TRANSPORTATION: |
Must have a valid FL driver’s license and good driving record. May need to transport clients/staff if required using agency transportation. |
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WORKING CONDITIONS: |
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work occasionally in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Some weekend/holiday work may be required. |
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SUPERVISORY DUTIES: |
This position does not perform supervisory duties but may be eligible to be trained as an intern supervisor after completion of probationary period. |
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EQUIPMENT USED: |
Must be able to utilize basic word processing, email, and internet programs. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form |
Due to licensing requirements, Covenant House Florida applicants will not be permitted to begin employment service until they have been cleared by a Florida and national criminal background search. Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of HB 531 (2025).
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
All applicants for employment will be responsible for the cost associated with instituting background checks and will be eligible for reimbursement after 90 days of service.
Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle at Covenant House Florida. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital/parental status, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran/ military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth under 24 including parenting teens and their children
Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida.
CHF Newsletter Sign Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/exDmRxO/covconnection
Career Opportunities: www.covenanthousefl.org/careers
In Fort Lauderdale, call 954-561-6551.
In Orlando, call 407-482-0404.
Founded
1985
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth under 24 including parenting teens and their children
Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida.
CHF Newsletter Sign Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/exDmRxO/covconnection
Career Opportunities: www.covenanthousefl.org/careers
In Fort Lauderdale, call 954-561-6551.
In Orlando, call 407-482-0404.
Founded
1985
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
