Are you interested in providing support to families and youth in need of mental health services? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Therapist/Behavior Specialist.

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and families in the foster care system whose needs may extend to children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Based out of Volusia County, FL, this hybrid position is responsible for providing clinical therapy to individuals as well as providing direct and indirect behavior analysis/behavioral programming services to assist children in foster care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents in foster care who present with dual diagnoses (e.g., developmental/intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health disorders).
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral assessments, and risk evaluations to inform treatment planning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) tailored to each youth’s cognitive, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care, DBT-informed strategies, behavioral therapy) adapted for youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Provide behavioral consultation and coaching to foster parents to ensure consistent implementation of behavioral strategies.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and design interventions to reduce challenging behaviors and increase adaptive functioning.
• Collaborate with child welfare caseworkers, psychiatrists, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support placement stability.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment updates, incident reports, and court-related reports.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and court hearings as needed, providing clinical insight and recommendations.
• Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, social skills, and daily living skills to improve functioning in home, school, and community environments.
• Monitor treatment progress using data collection and behavioral tracking, adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when youth exhibit acute behavioral or mental health concerns.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with state child welfare regulations, Medicaid requirements, and agency policies.
• Advocate for youth to ensure access to appropriate educational, therapeutic, and community-based resources.

Position Details:

• Pay Range: starts at $ 51,000 / year (based with relevant education, Licensure, and experience) 
• Schedule: Full-Time; community-based position-works around families schedules.
• Coverage Responsibility: Volusia, Flagler and Putnam County

Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

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Education:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology field required
• 2+ years experience working with children or families in need of mental health, behavioral health, crisis intervention, or related required

Other Requirements:

• Valid FL State Issued Driver's license
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. 

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE