About Fernbrook Family Center & The Jeremiah Program
Fernbrook Family Center is dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, trauma-informed care. In partnership with the nationally recognized Jeremiah Program, we support single mothers and their children by providing affordable housing, life skills education, early childhood education, and career-track college support within a two-generation (2Gen) framework.
Join a team of passionate professionals committed to innovative, community-based mental health services that create real-world impact.
Role Overview
As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide therapy and skill-building support for children, adults, and families, both in daycare classrooms and community settings. You’ll guide clients on their mental health journey using compassionate care, collaboration, and evidence-informed strategies.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy and skills services
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Support young children in daycare classrooms to navigate emotional and behavioral challenges
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Conduct diagnostic assessments and maintain accurate documentation
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Collaborate with Jeremiah Program staff and other providers for coordinated, trauma-informed care
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Apply trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies to meet client needs
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Participate in supervision, professional development, and ongoing training
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Uphold Fernbrook’s mission, values, and policies
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success
Qualifications
Required:
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Master’s degree (or current enrollment) in a mental health field
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Eligible for or pursuing licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP)
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Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and insurance for community-based work
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Successful DHS background check
Preferred:
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Experience working with diverse populations
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Bilingual skills
Skills & Attributes:
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Passion for mental health and client support
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Strong ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
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Collaborative, team-oriented, and independent work capability
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Tech-savvy, organized, and committed to inclusivity and cultural responsiveness
Schedule & Compensation
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Flexible hours between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Salaried staff: 40–43 hours/week
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Hourly staff: Up to 40 hours/week (overtime with prior approval)
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Travel to community locations required; some telehealth/remote options available
Why Fernbrook
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Supportive, inclusive team culture valuing lived experience
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion
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