Families First of Florida, LLC

10/29/2025

Please note the office of Families First will be closing at 3:00 pm on Friday, 10.31 to allow our staff to prepare for Trick or Treat!!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun night!!!

10/28/2025

Thank you to all our first responders. You make a difference in so many peoples life

10/10/2025

You are not alone in your feelings. ... Families First of Florida has a team of dedicated professionals to help you. To learn more or book and appointment, visit our website at https://www.familiesfirstfl.com/

10/05/2025

We are still looking for a few more in school therapist.

Families First of Floridia is excited to announce we are partnering with the Hillsborough County School system in providing in-person mental health services to their students (K-12) at designated schools within the county. We are seeking compassionate and motivated mental health professional to join us in this program within Hillsborough County. Current identified zip code/areas are as follows: 33511/33150 (Brandon/Valrico), 33563/33567 (Plant City), 33647 (New Tampa), 33610 (East Lake), 33619 (Progress Village/Palm River, 33578/33579 (Riverview/Ruskin) 33625 (Citrus Park/Greater Northdale), Egypt Lake (33614) and 33605 (Ybor/Tampa Heights).

Imagine changing the lives of children with serious mental health and behavioral problems by helping them grow and develop through in-school individual and family outpatient therapy services! You will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, we invite you to apply to this independent contractor (1099) position. We offer a competitive contract rate for Florida Licensed LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT at a rate of $35.00 per billable, after 15 billable hours, the rate is $40.00 (this does not apply to Register Interns). Master’s level contract rate is $30 per billable hour. In meeting with the school district, they anticipated you will serve approximately 6-7 students per day on the dates you designated to be in their identified schools.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
To qualify, you must hold a master’s degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education and or a human services field. In addition, a minimum of two years of professional experience in providing services to children and adults with behavioral illnesses or under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts is preferred.

Specialties include trauma informed care, substance abuse, adoptions competency, child welfare and individual adolescent psychotherapy. Bilingual helpful, but not a requirement.
Or
Licensed in the State of Florida as one of the following (please note not a registered intern): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LFMT).

REQUIREMENTS:
Contractors must pass Level 2 FDLE background screen, local background screen in the county of residence, carry professional liability coverage, and have the ability to learn and utilize Electronic Health Record.

Preferred specialties include trauma informed care, substance abuse, adoptions competency, child welfare and individual adolescent psychotherapy.

To apply, send your current resume to humanresources@familiesfirstfl.com

10/05/2025

Thanking all the teachers and educators that show up each day for our youth. Thank you all for all you do #

08/31/2025

Sharing another reminder all time lives that have been lost and families left devistated.

….Because they all matter💜

08/31/2025

💜💜Sharing this message. Help rid this evil drug that has claimed so many lives, all ages and walks of life, it does not care 💜💜

💜Today is overdose awareness day💜8/31/2025 because their lives mattered!💜

08/28/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Our office will re-open on Tuesday, September 2nd.

08/20/2025

Sharing this awesome resource for our Veterans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran in crisis, help is here right now.

📞 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1
💬 Text 838255
🌐 veteranscrisisline.net

You’re not alone. We’re in this together.

08/15/2025

Sharing this message. If you or someone you know, has a substance abuse dependency , Families First has an outpatient program at our Lakeland office. To learn more, visit our website www.familiesfirstfl.com - Services.