Therapist - High School Based
Company: Suncoast Center
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Suncoast Center is where good changes happen. At Suncoast
Center, we provide emotional wellness services to individuals and
families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity
and inclusion are a priority. Our Vision: To provide inspiration,
leadership, and hope to our community. Mission Driven: We strive to
strengthen, protect, and restore lives for a healthy community. Job
Duties: Provides individual, group and family counseling services
for students referred by school personnel at Lealman Innovation
Academy. Provides services that are consistent with the program
methodology and in conformance with all program standards.
Demonstrates flexibility in support of the overall mission of the
agency on a countywide basis. Provides services in a manner that
encourages the increase of social support and the use of natural
support systems for individual and families served. Responds to
parent or teacher concerns and assists in solutions. Provides
opportunities for parent education and training, as well as,
developing activities that will increase parental engagement.
Provides support and assistance to the needs of students, parents,
family, and school personnel. Provides therapeutic services that
are culturally competent, strength based, and Solution Focused, and
responds to the goals set by the individual or family needing and
requesting counseling services. Services may include family
therapy, individual therapy, or group counseling. Provides
Solution-focused therapy that is consistent with evidence based
practices. Uses respectful and strength-based words and actions
with individuals and families. Discusses individuals and families
with supervisors and peers in an appropriate manner. Assist
individuals and families in developing specific, measurable,
attainable, realistic and time limited goals. Provides staffing
with school personnel and coordination with community resources to
best meet the presenting issues and concerns with each student.
Conducts classroom presentations and outreach activities to reach
the goal of marketing the services that are available in the
school. Assists with training for school based personnel on working
with parents and the community. Interacts with the community to
educate and stimulate awareness. Advocates for and assists parents
with navigating through the Pinellas County School system, as well
as, the mental health provider resources in the community. Ensures
the program objectives are met. Completes all documentation in the
required time frame (clinical documents, reports and outcomes.)
Reports all risks to supervisor and ensures that risk notes and
safety plans are completed as appropriate. Participates fully in
superv1s1on with program manager; reviews treatment techniques,
case progress, and job performance. Meets productivity standard and
contract requirements as set by the agency. Remains current in the
general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side-effects and
DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Asks individual, family and manager when
medical services are appropriate. Ensures that therapy is the first
intervention. Coordinates efforts and serves as a liaison between
multiple services providers with appropriate and consented.
Promotes, establishes and maintains positive collaborative
relationships with each student's family who are receiving
services. Establishes relationships with and uses the resources of
the community to support the achievement of program goals. Provides
on-going assessments of the student's development and communicates
the progress to the family. Assists with any reports as required by
the agency. Accomplishes individual goals. Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree required in social work, mental health,
family therapy or closely related field. Licensure: Not required
Experience: Must be able to assist families struggling with
multiple stressors. Understanding of the special problems and
treatment of consumers with mental health illness and child welfare
issues is essential. Understanding of community resources and
social support development is required. Other: Clear understanding
of applicable policies of Pinellas County School system. Additional
Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Negative Drug Screening
prior to hire and throughout employment. Clear Criminal Background
Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks
prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire
and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s
License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with
acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along
with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle
insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and
Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of
good moral character). Must be able to provide official transcripts
Working Conditions: Must have valid Florida driver's license and a
driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center, Inc. 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 in school setting and could be off site in client/family
homes and/or community locations. Computer Literate Suncoast
Center, Inc follows all Federal Laws regarding Marijuana use All
positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site
was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025).
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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