MHS II, THERAPIST (INTERN)

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The Mental Health Specialist II is responsible for providing individual and group counseling as needed. Therapist uses a holistic approach to ensure that clients therapeutic issues are being addressed and makes referrals for other issues that client may have as they present.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:    
Graduated from an accredited university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling or related field.
    
Licensure / Certification:    
Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Licensed as a Mental Health Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family therapist in the State of Florida, preferred. If Unlicensed, will be required to register with boards no later than 30 days after commencement of employment. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
    
Skills / Ability:
Proficiency in verbal and written skills. Must be computer literate. Possesses knowledge of FCBS, BHRS computer system. Administers behavioral rating scale, client certification and Mental Health Outcome Measures Input Form, Target Population Enrollment Form, FARS and documentation forms. Possesses knowledge of Confidentiality and Patient Rights.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)

Provides care primarily for the following groups:  Infant  Pediatric  Adolescent  Adult  Geriatric

Provides high quality of services at all times in an outpatient Behavioral Healthcare component, with emphasis on age appropriate, bio-psychosocial issues.

Provides counseling services to adult and adolescents and their families.

Provides consultation to clinicians, primary health physicians, and other staff with the BHCC.

Maintains a daily log of productivity and submits a monthly statistical report to clinical supervisor.

Facilitates daily, weekly education and counseling groups

Conducts psychosocial assessments on patients admitted.

Participates in daily treatment team activities as a core treatment team member.

Coordinates discharge plans.

Participates in in-patient and family education.

Monitors client’s ongoing needs, goals and progress.

Understands and applies knowledge pertaining to Community Health of South Florida, Inc. Behavioral Health Care Center Policies and Procedures, adheres to professional and ethical boundaries at all times.

Demonstrates knowledge of current Behavioral Health Care Social work practices; implements effective use of proper judgment and decision-making guidelines.

Utilizes available time in a manner in which is consistent and emphasizes department compliance.

Performs all daily activities, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

Provides brief, problem oriented counseling.

Maintains client confidentiality at all times.

Completes mandatory in-service training.

Attends required staff meetings.

Maintains current licenses and/or certifications (as applicable).

Maintains compliance with regulatory entities.

Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

Maintains Quality Assurance by participating in the Department Performance Improvement Component.

Maintains 80% productivity monthly as required by program.

Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.

Completes billing as required in EHR.

Provides accurate and timely documentation in patients charts within the same day of intervention.

Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.

Provides therapy in home and onsite as required.

Works with Outreach Worker on assuring compliance with program deliverables.

Performs other duties as assigned by clinical supervisor.
    
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.