School-Based Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Description

Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become an School-Based Therapist with our Florida Counseling Center. 

** Must be license eligible in the state of Florida**

This is an Independent Contractor position

Devereux offers an Independent contract option for this Therapist role; which is ideal for both licensed and non-licensed clinicians.   Our programs offer free supervision hours for licensure and flexible schedules for everyone!  If this interests you, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Therapist!

*FREE Supervision hours for LMHC, LMFT and LCSW licensure.

Location: Schools in Orange and Osceola Counties

Devereux Florida provides outpatient counseling services to children and their families.  Be part of group of clinicians that are based out of Orlando, FL, and covers cases throughout Osceola County.  This position will be responsible for traveling out into the community to collaborate in-person in the schools, and virtually with the local community, CBC's, and DCF for referrals who are in need of therapeutic services with an interactive approach.  You will conduct therapy sessions and participate in the development of the individualized master treatment plan, provides individual, family and group counseling, and complete required clinical documentation. You will also work within a multidisciplinary team to review the client's treatment, goals, progress and future needs.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure:

• Master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology field required

Other Requirements:

• Must be available during business hours for training and meeting with Supervisor; must also be available for afterschool hours to accommodate school aged clients. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete background and medical screenings: Drug Test and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare. 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. 

Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors throughout multiple locations across the United States. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations 

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. 

We also believe a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to providing the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in anti-discriminatory work that promotes an equitable and inclusive organization for all.  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. This role is not eligible for benefits.