Florida Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

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Florida ATSA membership dues ($75) are due on March 30, 2008
and membership will terminate on April 15, 2008, if dues not paid.
Please mail your dues to:
Astrid Hall, FATSA Secretary
3221 N.E. 39 Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Employer: Florida State University
Specialized Treatment Program - Arthur G. Dozier School
Location: Marianna, Florida
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist
Job ID: 24683; 24685; 24686

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited College/University and a successful completion of a back ground check and fingerprinting.

Job Specifications: Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adjudicated juvenile offenders. Develop and implement individual treatment plans. Provide crisis intervention.

Closing Date: 02/07/08

Please see online job posting for more information. Applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.fsu.edu

FSU is an AA/EOE.

For additional information concerning the position contact Benny Green at (850) 482-9744 or email him at Benny.Green@djj.state.fl.us.

Join our growing Clinical Therapy department in one
of the following Licensed Therapist positions:

Clinical Director
(LCSW, LMHC)
25 Bed Boys Treatment Program,
carry a small case load and supervise one therapist.

Licensed Therapist
(LCSW, LMHC)
50 bed sexual offender treatment program,
provide individual, group and family therapy.

We offer an excellent benefit package including:
Medical/Dental/Life, 401(k) retirement with company match,
tuition assistance, CEU and Licensure reimbursement

Both positions are located in the East Tampa/Brandon area.
Send resume and current salary to:
Sunshine Youth Services
Attn: Human Resources
6302 Benjamin Rd. Ste. 402
Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: (813) 514-6275 x211
Fax: (813) 514-6724
www.sunshineyouthservices.com

EOE/DFWP

Employer: Florida State University. Psychology Department
Location: Marianna, Florida
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist
Job ID: 22418

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited College/University and a successful completion of a back ground check and fingerprinting.

Job Specifications: Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adjudicated juvenile offenders. Develop and implement individual treatment plans. Provide crisis intervention.

Dates Advertised: 04/27/07-05/11/07

For additional information concerning the position vacancy please visit the FSU website at www.fsu.edu , for questions contact Benny Green at (850) 482-9745 or email him at Benny.Green@djj.state.fl.us.

FSU is an AA/EOE
Applications submitted on-line only at https://job.fsu.edu

Position: Executive Director, The National Children's Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama - Competitive salary based on experience; benefits package; 40 plus hours per week; relocation assistance available if needed.

Definition: Responsible for managing, sustaining and growing a nationally known program to combat child abuse and neglect. Work with Board of Directors to develop a long-term vision for the Center to provide services
to local community as well as training and programs on a national level. Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of the Centers mission and goals to promote excellence in child abuse response, prevention and training.

Responsibilities include:
�       Manage, execute, and monitor a $5.5 million dollar budget.
�       Develop and execute an annual strategic business plan.
�       Analyze the distribution of funds and other resources among departments and programs for accuracy and conformance with organizational objectives.
�       Coordinate and supervise grant writing activities and fund raising opportunities.
�       Supervise the implementation and execution of the Centers programs and operations.
�       Prepare timely and necessary reports and evaluations to the Board of Directors.
�       Communicate with the Board of Directors and personnel regarding the goals, objectives, efficiency, and status of the Centers programs.
�       Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with the Board of Directors, community groups, staff, associates and general public.
�       Facilitate staff meetings and provide staff supervision and evaluation. Prioritize and delegate staff priorities and responsibilities.
�       Promote organization and interpersonal skills.
�       Initiate and promote public relations with the community, social services, and the criminal justice system.
�       Work in partnership with National Children's Alliance and other Centers nationally.
�       Serve as a community liaison and assure effective working relationships among departments, agencies and key funding sources that are fundamental to the Centers mission and success.

Requirements:
�       Education: Masters Degree preferred, or a Bachelors degree with applicable experience.
�       Experience in managing and supervising a large and comprehensive organization, personnel, and budget of similar size.
�       Minimum of two years experience of senior management in a private or public sector organization.
�       Experience and expertise in the development, analysis and execution of organizational budgets and strategic plans.
�       Strong and effective organizational and leadership skills.
�       Experience as a public speaker and community liaison.
�       Experience in fundraising activities and grant research and writing or supervising such activities.
�       Strong and positive communication skills, both verbally and written.

If you are interested in applying for this position please
forward a resume or CV to:
NCACSearch@mainstreetstrategies.com
NCAC Search
P.O. Box 2032
Huntsville, AL 35804

NCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Manatee Palms Youth Services a Psychiatric Hospital located in sunny Bradenton, Florida is a highly structured, therapeutic environment, fostering peer interaction and personal growth, social development and responsibility. Daily group and individual therapeutic interventions are utilized to motivate, education and reshape socially maladaptive behavior. The hospital has on site licensed mental health therapists, psychiatrists and 24 hour nursing services. The hospital provides on site exceptional student education. The population our hospital serves are the sexual offender, sexual reactive/aggressive person, and the mental health and behavioral/conduct disorders. The average length of stay is 4-9 months.

Currently we are seeking a Full-Time Child/Adolescent Therapist/Sexual Offender Therapist. The incumbent will have experience working with children, adolescents and families. The Therapist will have knowledge of age appropriate developmental stages of children and adolescents and will be clinically supervised by either the Lead Therapist or the Director of Social Services. The Therapist must maintain an active Florida License.

The requirements for the position are Master�s Degree in Social Work or Counseling and be either Florida licensed as an LCSW, LMFT or LMHC.

Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by reviewing the previous treatment history and interviewing the patient and family members and transcribing relevant information. The psychosocial is completed within 72 hours from time of admission.

Provides individual, family and group therapy using various professional treatment modalities. Individual therapy is completed 1 hour per week and family therapy is completed 1 hour per week. Group therapy is completed as assigned per unit schedule. Documentation is legible and concise within 24 hours of session.

Implements a treatment plan/behavioral plan specific to the individual patient needs within 7 days of admission. Completion of a clinical formulation occurs at the implementation of the initial treatment team.

Participates actively in scheduled treatment teams and special treatment team meetings and IEP meetings bringing forth the clinical information from the patient�s progress.

Reports incidents of suspected abuse using prescribed forms and protocols as required by the State of Florida and as outlined in the hospital policies and procedures. Reports incidents delineated as �critical or reportable� to designated social service agencies.

Coordinates/delivers specialty programming activities such as substance abuse, gender specific issues specialty social issues, holiday functions, pet therapy, etc.

Works effectively with the patient�s assigned teacher to assess academic progress and development of interventions to increase such progress.

Works effectively with the Behavior Analyst to assess the patient�s behavioral issues, target behaviors, and development of individual interventions to reduce such identified problems.

Maintains a high level of professionalism; Professional Code of Ethics and Appropriate Therapeutic Boundaries with the patients, families and legal guardians.

Attempts verbal intervention in crisis situations first; utilizes de-escalation preference tool to assist with formulation of patient�s treatment approach.

Effectively communicates through oral and written mechanisms patient care aspects to the Director of Social Services, Charge RN, Staff Nurse, Physician, Shift Supervisor, MHT, Patients, Families, and Respective Social Service Agencies.

If interested in the position please contact:
Ceron Rawls
Director of Human Resources
Manatee Palms Youth Services
(941) 792-2222 ext. 412
fax (941) 795-4098
Crawls@premierbehavioral.com

If you would like to post a position here on the Florida ATSA website please email Jill Levenson at : info@FloridaATSA.com

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