CMH THERAPIST

Hibiscus Children's Center; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibiscus Children's Center in Fort Pierce, FL seeks a CMH Therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy to outpatient clients. The role ensures Medicaid compliance, collaborates with referring agents, and maintains VOCA-funded case management documentation.

The successful candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, has experience with children with emotional disturbances, and will maintain a VOCA caseload with required supervision and time entries, committing to at least 26 hours of

Qualifications

• MSW required from an accredited program.
• 2 years experience with children with emotional disturbances.
• Unlicensed therapists must receive supervision; licensed practitioners may have supervision waived by the program director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all services comply with Medicaid requirements, contracts, licensing, and grants.
• Collaborate with referring agent and community resources (VOCA funded).
• Prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries as required.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to outpatient clients.
• Identify support services for successful discharge and transition to next placement.
• Testify in court when needed.
• Maintain VOCA caseload and input daily activity in ECr.

Skills

Teamwork

Infant/child development

Cultural awareness

Computer skills

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Tools

ECr EMR

Job description

CMH THERAPIST# CMH THERAPISTFort Pierce - Fort Pierce, FL 34947## Description**POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:**This position is responsible for providing appropriate therapeutic interventions to children and families receiving services from Hibiscus Children’s Center. Fee for Service Therapists may be assigned to work with outpatient clients in the community.**PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Ensure all services provided comply with Medicaid requirements, contract, licensing, and grant agreements* Collaborate with referring agent and appropriate community resource staff (VOCA Funded Activity- Case Management)* Complete all client related documentation, including but not limited to, in-depth psychosocial assessments, treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, transfer summaries and discharge summaries, in accordance with agency policy (VOCA Funded Activities)* Manage behavioral health crisis situations, including assessment for need to be placed in more restrictive environment, such as a crisis stabilization unit or acute psychiatric inpatient care (VOCA Funded Activity- Case Management)* Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to community outpatient clients (VOCA Funded Activity)* Identifiy support services needed for successful discharge and transition into next placement (VOCA Funded Activity- Case Management)* Act as a liaison with outside social services agencies, schools, and other organizations (VOCA Funded Activity- Case Management)* Testify in court, when needed* Provide at least 26 hours of direct client contact services per week* Maintain VOCA client caseload in accordance with VOCA budget requirements* Complete time sheets in accordance with VOCA requirements* Provide accurate and timely input of daily activity and associated documentation into medical records system (ECr).* Complete required annual training (40 hours)* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*** Master’s in Social Work (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college, in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services* Two years experience in working with children with emotional disturbances, abuse or neglect* Unlicensed therapists are required to participate in 4 hours of supervision per month with licensed practitioner within their field of practice* Licensed therapists are required to participate in 2 hours of supervision per month unless waived by program director* Must be able to travel**REQUIRED SKILLS:*** Ability to work in team environment with diverse employees and client population* Understanding of infant and child growth and development* Awareness of socio-cultural characteristics of clients population* Computer skillsThis list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (N=needed P=preferred)**Sitting N Standing N Walking N Lifting P Carrying P Kneeling N Pushing/Pulling N Bending/Stooping N Climbing n/a Reaching N Crawling/Crouching N Repetitive Motions P Transporting P Other (describe )