Pace Center for Girls, Inc. Is Hiring A Therapist Bilingual

Join our team at Pace and make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls through holistic, trauma-informed programs. We are hiring a Therapist to provide community-based prevention, early intervention, and diversion services for girls aged 11-17. 🌟

💼 Job Overview

Starting Salary: $58,000 - $62,000

Language Requirement: Bilingual in Spanish and English

🌸 Summary

At Pace, we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. Our team members create a safe space where girls can learn, grow, and heal.

The Therapist plays a critical role in delivering prevention, diversion, and early intervention services in the community, helping girls build resilience and reduce risk behaviors through a holistic clinical approach.

🎓 Qualifications & Education

• Required:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
  • 3-5 years’ experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Licensed or eligible for licensing as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Social Worker
  • Understanding of culturally relevant needs of diverse populations
  • Knowledge of case management and community behavioral health practices
  • Familiarity with youth development principles
  • Proficiency with computers and office equipment
  • Knowledge of youth and family laws

🛠 Roles & Responsibilities

🌟 Direct Care Services

• Increase girls’ resilience by fostering protective factors at individual, family, and community levels
• Develop holistic assessments, set goals, and create care plans to address risk factors
• Empower girls and families to strengthen relationships, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy
• Apply the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Cultural-Relational Theory, considering trauma history and strengths
• Deliver weekly therapy in various settings (school, home, community, center) using evidence-based approaches
• Support families through counseling to facilitate positive change
• Use solution-focused counseling to address substance abuse risks per Florida Administrative Codes
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and family support when necessary
• Conduct girl-centered psycho-educational and life skills groups
• Manage wrap-around services, including transportation, collaboration, referrals, and resource advocacy

🔍 Non-Direct Care & Care Planning

• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to care planning
• Advocate within the community via conferences and events
• Complete eligibility assessments, clinical documentation, care and transition plans
• Collaborate with schools and agencies to support girls’ progress, integrating gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based programming
• Contribute to program outcomes and data collection
• Perform other assigned duties

✨ Additional Qualifications & Requirements

• Ensure integration of Six Developmental Domains and Gender-Responsive practices daily
• Uphold the values, principles, policies, and standards of Pace Center for Girls
• Be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Capable of traveling (car, plane, train) with occasional overnight stays

💪 Competencies

• Achievement-oriented & action-driven
• Collaborative teamwork
• Self-awareness and professional integrity
• Functional expertise and effective communication
• Customer-focused approach
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and accountability

🏢 Work Environment

The role involves a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment that requires alertness and flexibility. Typically quiet, noise levels can increase to moderate or high during certain activities.

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening per relevant Florida statutes and policies. Additional information is accessible through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. 🔍