Therapist for Foster Youth Program

Company: EverForward
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description EverForward is on a mission to transform lives. We champion trauma-informed, evidence-based care for children and families, and it all begins with empowering our team. Through expert training and unwavering compliance, we ensure our staff are equipped to deliver the kind of support that makes a lifelong difference. Position Requirements The Clinical Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to children and families within EverForward’s Residential and Therapeutic Foster Care programs. This position plays a key role in facilitating treatment planning, clinical assessments, and ongoing therapeutic interventions. The Clinical Therapist supports the emotional and behavioral well-being of youth with complex mental health needs by delivering trauma-informed care, building strong therapeutic relationships, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners. Position Responsibilities The Clinical Therapist is responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering individual, family, and group therapy services. The role includes regular documentation, participation in team meetings, and coordination with external stakeholders to ensure client-centered care. The therapist will help youth navigate their permanency goals while providing ongoing therapeutic support to caregivers and family systems. This role also requires participation in on-call rotation and crisis intervention coverage. Education : Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field. Must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Florida (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT). Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience working with children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral disorders. Preferred experience working in foster care, residential care, or community-based mental health settings. Experience providing home-based interventions or working with child welfare systems is a plus. Professional Competencies · Strong assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills. · Ability to engage and motivate youth and families using trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strength-based approaches. · Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and external partners. · Skilled in maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical clinical standards. · Comfortable working in dynamic, high-need environments with a flexible, solution-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, family, and group therapy services as clinically indicated. Participate in intake meetings, clinical staffings, and treatment team reviews. Support permanency planning through therapeutic engagement with biological, foster, and adoptive families. Monitor and update treatment plans in alignment with agency, Medicaid, and licensing requirements. Document services accurately and timely in compliance with agency policies. Assist in tracking billing authorization and utilization for assigned clients. Participate in rotating crisis response duties (evenings/weekends) with compensatory time as appropriate. Attend agency meetings, trainings, and professional development as required. Collaborate with Program Director on performance goals and professional growth plans. Additional Duties Responsibilities may evolve in collaboration with the CEO/President or other senior leadership to meet the growing needs of the agency. Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background checks, which may include Level 2 background check, verification of employment history, education, criminal record, and a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check if the position requires driving. Additional screenings may be conducted as relevant to the role.

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