Care 4 U Community Health Center, a nonprofit medical clinic in Miami's inner city is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide behavioral health services to individuals struggling with mental illness and/or addiction. This position works with community resources to develop appropriate treatment and counseling plans for clients and partners with clients to address their behavior health needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Discuss issues related to mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, poverty or other challenges with clients in individual or group therapeutic settings each week
• Assess each client’s individual progress by reviewing treatment goals and marking benchmarks as they are achieved each month
• Partner with health center medical staff when designing an appropriate plan of treatment for clients
• Provide resources to the client and the family for additional services to help assist recovery from mental illness, addiction or physical conditions
• Offer counseling services to family members of the patient to help them develop a greater understanding of the challenges facing their relative
• Develop more knowledge and expertise in the field by regularly attending workshops, conferences and meetings in the industry
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, psychotherapy or counseling or related field (MS, MA, MSW, or M.Ed.),
• Licensed by the State of Florida as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
• A minimum of two years' experience in conducting individual and group counseling sessions for individuals with mental health/substance abuse disorders
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices, [e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)] and the principles of trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to serve people in distress and to collaborate with colleague from other disciplines
• Ability to apply one’s knowledge and research to clinical problems
• Excellent writing skills in and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish and/or Creole in addition to English.
• Knowledge of coding systems (e.g. CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10) for accurate documentation and billing purposes
• Enrolled as a provider with Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance plans
• Familiarity with electronic health records systems (eClinical Works a plus)

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Mental Health/Substance Abuse professional to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental illness and addiction. Join our team today and help us provide compassionate care and support to those in need.