Clinician

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

HSA contribution

PTO

11 holidays

403b with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care in Punta Gorda, FL seeks a PRN clinician to provide clinical assessment, service coordination, and discharge planning for our residential program. You will assess individuals with substance use disorders, collaborate with treatment providers, and conduct individual and group sessions as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, at least one year in behavioral health, and the ability to pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services field.
• Minimum one year experience in behavioral health.
• Pass Level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL driver’s license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; stamina for extended tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, service coordination, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning for the residential program.
• Assess individuals with substance use disorders with treatment recommendations for the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external treatment providers for appropriate recommendations and discharge plans.
• Conduct individual and group sessions and discharge planning for adults.
• Document accurately in the clinical record.
• Respond to crises and de-escalate with the team.
• Screen referrals for appropriateness and coordinate admissions.
• Communicate admissions to agency staff and partners.
• Develop behavioral treatment plans with measurable objectives.
• Complete chart audits and update clinician tracker.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical assessment, service coordination, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning for the residential program.
• Assessment of individuals with substance use disorders with treatment recommendations provided to treatment team and other service providers.
• Collaborates with internal and external treatment providers to ensure appropriate treatment recommendations and discharges plans are in place.
• Conducting individual and family sessions, group therapeutic activities, and discharge planning, as needed, for adults who present for service.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of all information in the clinical record.
• Actively respond to individuals who show signs of crisis, which may include mental health symptomology or unsafe behaviors. Work as a team with other staff to de-escalate.
• Assists with screening referrals for appropriateness and coordinating admissions
• Communicate admission to agency staff, programs and / or community partners who are currently involved with patient.
• Develop a behavioral treatment plan with measurable objectives that the individual can work toward while completing residential treatment.
• Complete chart audits while updating and monitoring accuracy of clinician tracker.

Benefits

• Full-time
• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays.

Must meet eligibility requirements

• 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals in behavioral health.
• Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Stamina to stand, walk, sit, and perform tasks for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for documentation.
• Auditory acuity for verbal interactions whether face-to-face or over the phone.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to effectively communicate with community organizations.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.