Licensed Therapist

About Us:

• If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots donor and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $58000 - $60000

Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

Provides individual and group counseling services to clients within residential offsite programs and the surrounding community served by the Counseling & Resiliency Center. Collaborates with other departments to provide expert consultation on client mental health and recovery needs ensuring a holistic approach to care. Develops and implements programming that fosters healing from trauma incorporating protective and resiliency-focused elements with an emphasis on the Sanctuary Model of Trauma-Informed Care. Provides supervision and guidance to both masters-level interns and registered mental health interns supporting their professional growth and clinical development.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide trauma-informed counseling services (individual couple and family) to community clients as well as clients in Metropolitan Ministries residential and non-residential programs seeking mental health support.
2. Maintain a caseload that aligns with departmental needs adjusting caseload size as required to accommodate supervision of interns.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding other departments counselors and internsto support clients in meeting their self-sufficiency goals particularly during crisis situations. Make recommendations and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
4. Design and facilitate group programs (psychoeducational and support) that promote client engagement and foster positive self-development.
5. Assist in recruiting high-quality interns from masters-level mental health counseling social work and marriage and family therapy programs.
6. Coordinate and support marketing efforts for the Internship Development Program and Counseling & Resiliency Center.
7. Provide training to interns on counseling processes procedures and best practices.
8. Conduct clinical reviews of counseling intakes chart audits and case conceptualizations to ensure service appropriateness and compliance with departmental standards.
9. Supervise interns clinical work ensuring proper documentation practices and adherence to policies and procedures.
10. Support the Counseling team by assisting with daily Resiliency Center operations attending relevant meetings and contributing to departmental events and activities.
11. Actively participate in the onboarding training and supervision of interns ensuring a positive and productive internship experience.
12. Adhere to professional codes of ethics and maintain ethical standards in all aspects of the role.
13. Provide accurate and timely documentation of client interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) and other relevant databases.
14. Collaborate with the Clinical Director to ensure counseling team staffing grant requirements and organizational goals are met in alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs).
15. Schedule and supervise student and registered interns providing counseling and mental health services ensuring comprehensive oversight and support including weekly supervision quarterly evaluations and coordination with relevant licensing boards.
16. Demonstrate flexibility in meeting evolving clients and program needs.
17. Follow established protocols in emergency situations providing back-up services as needed.
18. Support the Holiday Tent operations working some holidays on a rotating basis as part of the team.
19. Meet personal performance goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational objectives as outlined in the annual plan and KPIs.
20. Attend required staff meetings and participate in ongoing professional development and training.
21. Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience:

A licensure in Social Work preferred or a license in Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. If not licensed upon hire the candidate must be licensed within 60 days of hire. Qualified supervisor preferred. Must be knowledgeable about homeless issues experience working with individuals with mental health/substance abuse issues and/or be willing to seek continuing education related to the homeless population. Trauma informed professional knowledge preferred. Bilingual is a plus.

Skills Requirements:

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Must have a heart for ministry and a deep understanding of poverty. Requires strong counseling and teaching skills for individuals and groups along with maturity dependability and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to work professionally diplomatically and confidentially with diverse populations in crisis. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also seeking and accepting direction within a multi-disciplinary team framework. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries be well-organized and detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health records.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication; physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Valid FL drivers license. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure that client/program needs are met. Must take initiative in selecting and attending appropriate workshops conferences seminars etc. to upgrade and enhance professional development skills. Additionally experience with data collection trauma informed care evidenced-based therapeutic practices team leadership timely documentation and knowledge of DSM-5 encouraged. Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or via email at