What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician (Broward Addiction Recovery Center) position at Broward County?
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Behavioral Health Clinician positions with the Broward Addiction Recovery Division.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
General Description
Provides counseling, screening, assessment, and intervention to individuals and families.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling or closely related field to area of assignment.
Requires one (1) year in social services casework, counseling or closely related field to area of assignment.
Depending on the area of assignment, six (6) months of clinical case management may also be required.
Special Requirements
Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Depending upon area of assignment, licensures and/or certifications may be required.
Preferences
* Master's Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) or Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)
* Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling or closely related field (Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Counseling Education)
* Bilingual (English-Spanish/Creole)
* Experience as Qualified Supervisor as approved by the Florida Department of Health (requiring periodic re-certification) The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Positions available in Admissions, Residential, Detoxification, Outpatient services and as Court Liaisons.
This is advanced professional work involving in-depth clinical assessments and/or treatment services of high risk population including issues of alcohol use and/or drug use, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other traumas.
Employees in this class perform with some autonomy and make independent judgments within established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through supervision, conferences, reports and observation of work achievements.
Conducts clinical interviews; biopsychosocial evaluations, group and individual counseling sessions.
Work involves application of a variety of advanced diagnostic and assessment techniques including methodologies and skill training within established policies and procedures.
Develops treatment plans with program participants.
May counsel program participants, including those with complex issues; facilitate intermediate and advanced group sessions concerning substance abuse and co-occurring related issues.
Maintains associated clinical records manually and/or electronically using computer based applications.
Observes, evaluates, monitors, reports and records client status and progress.
Attends regular multidisciplinary meetings to discuss clinical cases
Coordinate services and facilitate discharge planning with case managers for continuity of services for clients.
Attend periodic trainings to maintain clinical competency in working with clients
Performs related work as assigned. Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $65,401 - $104,381
