Behavioral Health Therapist-LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

Metropolitan Charities, inc.; Brandon (FL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Metropolitan Charities, inc. is seeking a licensed behavioral health therapist to provide individual and group services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by substance use.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, collaborative care, and treatment planning within an outpatient setting. Candidates should have at least two years of outpatient therapy experience; CAP certification is preferred, and intern options may be considered for licensure tracks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida license as a therapist.
• Minimum two years of outpatient therapy experience.
• CAP certification preferred for advancement.
• Intern status may be acceptable for some roles with licensure alternatives.

Responsabilités

• Provide substance abuse and mental health treatment in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct clinical evaluations, screenings, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Coordinate care and reassess treatment plans regularly.
• Refer to internal programs and community partners to meet care needs
• Collaborate with medical, social services, and other staff on wraparound care
• Maintain up-to-date EMR documentation and records
• Provide clinical consultation to support networks and families
• Ensure compliance with Florida licensing standards and funder requirements

Connaissances

HIV/AIDS knowledge

Trauma-informed care

CBT/DBT experience

Motivational interviewing

Recovery support knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Team collaboration

Customer service

Self-directed

Formation

Florida licensed therapist

CAP certification preferred

Registered Intern status acceptable (CSW/MHC)

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

Statement of Purpose: This position is responsible for providing individual and group Behavioral Health services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, those at high risk for and affected by HIV and Substance use and addiction recovery.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Perform substance abuse and mental health treatment with individuals in an outpatient setting- including completing screenings, assessments, individual/group counseling, and treatment planning
• Conduct Clinical Evaluation, Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning
• Conduct service coordination services to implement the treatment plan and conduct regular reassessments of treatment plan and care
• Based on assessments, make linkages and referrals to the most appropriate internal programs and external community partners in an effort to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
• Use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, in conjunction with evidence-based interventions and other treatment strategies
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team including medical, clinical and social services staff
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collaborate with other members of the client’s treatment team, including medical physicians, peer support recovery specialist, medical case managers, psychiatric care provider, and others, to coordinate wraparound care and treatment
• Coordinate with the Program Support Specialist as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment times and to collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment; monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers, including community partners, to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including entering necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Consult directly with staff psychiatric nurse practitioners and BH Program Manager/ Director to ensure open and mutual collaboration on cases
• Serve as point person for client behavioral health emergencies to direct and coordinate emergent care as needed including detoxification and psychiatric care
• Meet and maintain compliance with all internal policies and procedures, regulations and Standards of Care, state licensing standards, funder expectations, and FL Department of Children and Families (FL DCF) Substance Abuse program requirements.

Education/Professional:

• Must be a FL Licensed therapist
• Minimum of two years clinical therapy experience in an outpatient social service treatment setting.
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) certification preferred.
• Registered Intern Clinical Social Workers or Registered Intern Mental Health Counselors may be acceptable in place of licensure for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of HIV/AIDS disease, medical treatments and adherence issues.
• Knowledge of treatment and substance abuse intervention strategies and application within targeted populations.
• Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care.
• Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies including DBT, and motivational therapies including the use of incentives preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery support systems, 12-Step programs, and personal recovery experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and deliver respectful, high-quality care to all patients in a community health setting across wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of the project, organization and patients.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have reliable and accessible auto vehicle.
• Must pass necessary fingerprinting, Level II background checks and employment eligibility verification through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp.