Therapist - Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Therapist

We intervene early in the lives of young children to promote safety, resiliency, and healthy development. The Early Childhood program provides in-home and school-based mental health counseling to children aged 6 and under and their parents. We are seeking therapists that are engaging and take an active approach to make interventions for children fun, therapeutic, and meaningful.

Suncoast Center is where good changes happen.

For over 80 years Suncoast Center have been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We pride ourselves on supporting the growth and development of our clinicians, including free qualified supervision, continuing education, and a supportive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited graduate school with a Master’s degree in clinical social work, clinical psychology, mental health counseling or related human service field.

Licensure

Not required, registered intern pursuing licensure pursuant the provisions of Chapter 491, Florida Statutes as a social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one year direct experience providing therapeutic interventions. Experience in crisis intervention, knowledge regarding the effects of violence on children, evidenced based interventions, and a background in early childhood education/development is desirable.

Negative Drug Screening

Clear Criminal Background Check (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions

Must have valid Florida driver's license and a driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center; must meet minimum levels of personal automobile liability insurance; requires both indoor and outdoor work with outreach to off-site locations. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability. Work is primarily off site in client family homes and community locations.

Computer Literate

Job Duties

• Provide in-home therapeutic services to families with young children ages 0 to 6 years old that have had social, emotional or behavioral difficulties at home or in their preschool setting.