Overview

ABLE Literacy Academy is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our federally funded Resilient Futures Project, an initiative designed to provide trauma-informed mental health services to children and adolescents (ages 6 to 17) and their families throughout Broward County.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping children and families build resilience while collaborating with schools, community organizations, and multidisciplinary partners.

Primary Responsibilities

We're looking for a compassionate, energetic, and engaging therapist who is comfortable providing:

• Individual, family, and group counseling
• Trauma-informed services in school and community settings
• Presentations and workshops for students, parents, educators, and community partners
• Collaboration with schools, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Clinical documentation, data collection, and progress monitoring
• Evidence-based interventions that support children and families impacted by trauma and violence

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Reliable transportation for occasional travel between Broward County school and community sites (mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening and all required employment screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and/or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) preferred
• Candidates without certification are encouraged to apply. Employer-paid TF-CBT and/or PCIT training and certification are available for qualified employees during their first year of employment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole) preferred

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work option with designated administrative time. Documentation, case management, and reporting responsibilities may be completed remotely.
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel between Broward County school and community sites
• Paid professional development
• Employer-paid TF-CBT and/or PCIT certification for eligible employees
• Continuing Education (CEU) reimbursement
• Opportunity to work on a federally funded initiative serving children, adolescents, and families throughout Broward County

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance