Inpatient Mental Health Clinician

Mhrcflorida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Assistance with Clinical Supervision hours for Registered Interns

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Inpatient Counselor for the Children and Adolescent Unit. This role involves providing individual, group, and family therapy, ensuring the delivery of individualized treatment for patients.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, with preferred mental health experience with children and adolescents. The position operates Monday to Friday, offering a chance to positively impact the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 30 hours of coursework in human behavior and development.
• Previous mental health experience with child/adolescent population preferred.
• Valid Florida Intern or license within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Completes patient documentation and assessments accurately.
• Participates in treatment planning with patients and families.

Skills

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403b
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• MHRC offers assistance with Clinical Supervision hours for Masters Level Registered Interns in full-time positions

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

Mental Health Resource Center, a comprehensive not-for-profit mental health and social services provider and Joint Commission accredited organization, is currently seeking an Inpatient Counselor for the Children and Adolescent Unit (CCSU) at our Northside facility.

The Inpatient Counselor conducts initial and on-going assessments of patients on the Children and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) to ensure the provision of individualized treatment and services. The Inpatient Counselor provides individual, group and family therapy sessions on functional, social, personal, and educational topics and performs trauma and additional assessments as recommended by the Psychiatrist or APRN.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions to CCSU patients and families.
• Provides individual and group training on functional, social, personal and psycho-educational skills to patients.
• Completes patient documentation in a timely, accurate manner:
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develops and updates treatment plan and treatment plan reviews.
• Documents progress towards fulfillment of treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Documents all services provided in patient medical record.
• Documents all contact with patient, family/significant others and other service providers in the medical record.
• Gathers and documents collateral data.
• Attends and participates in daily rounds and treatment team; communicates patient progress/concerns; reports on the content of Family Therapy sessions.
• Assesses and monitors for risk, symptoms of trauma, and indications of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Completes initial and ongoing assessments of the patient and his/her post discharge environment.
• Contacts individual’s designated representative by telephone as authorized. Obtains information regarding individual, family and caregiver functioning. Maintains a liaison with them throughout the admission.
• Participates in treatment planning with patients, families or caregivers for further interventions aimed at identifying/resolving problems.
• Initiates and follows up on requests for the individual’s record for any previous psychiatric or medical treatment.
• Coordinates financial information with financial clerk.
• Serves as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team in order to develop the Treatment Plan/Discharge Plan and assist the patient in achieving desired goals.
• Develops resources that are individualized and appropriate to support successful functioning in community/targeted environment.

Qualifications

• In order to be considered, candidates must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field from an accredited university or college (a related Human Services field is defined as one in which 30 hours of course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
• Previous mental health experience with child/adolescent population preferred.
• Valid Florida Registered Intern (IMH, ISW or IMT) required within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Florida License (LMHC, LCSW or LMFT) preferred.Certification in CFARS preferred.
• Inpatient Counselor candidates are required to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing risks and emergencies and responding appropriately. In addition, the ideal candidate will enjoy a fast paced environment and knowing that what they do positively impacts the community.
• Inpatient Counselors must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals. This position requires individual and group interaction with patients on a locked unit.

Position Details

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com