Kids in Distress·Broward County, Florida
The therapist will provide various clinical interventions to children enrolled in KID programs and their families, offering individual, sibling, group, and family therapy sessions. Responsibilities also include providing support and advocacy to parents, guardians, or caretakers while working within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
The Family Counseling Center (FCC) provides confidential and professional counseling for children and their families.
In addition to treating issues associated with foster care and adoption, licensed and license-eligible therapists treat a wide range of childhood issues including infant mental health, positive parenting, grief/loss, divorce issues, anger issues, ADD/ADHD, anxiety and school adjustment issues, among others.
We are currently seeking a Child and Family Therapist who will be responsible for providing a variety of clinical interventions to the children in KID programs and, whenever possible, their families as well.
Therapists offer individual therapy to child clients and sibling(s), group and family therapy, in addition to support and advocacy to parents/guardians/caretakers.
Therapists also work within a multidisciplinary treatment team, and therapeutic services are conducted primarily in the community or in the program where the child is placed.
Skills/ Requirements Must have a Master's Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience and Florida Licensure preferred.
Must have a Valid Florida Driver's License with full-time access to a reliable vehicle (proof of vehicle insurance is required.) Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Notice To Applicants This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution. Two years of experience and Florida Licensure are preferred, along with a valid Florida Driver's License and reliable vehicle access.
Market context
Child and family therapist roles in Florida are commonly tied to schools, community programs, and behavioral health settings, where demand is shaped by the need for family-centered mental health support. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a master’s degree, Florida licensure, and experience working with children and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and transportation readiness before applying.
