Therapist (51019)

WestCare Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc is seeking a full-time therapist in the Town of Florida, NY to conduct in-home assessments and provide individual and family therapy. The role ensures compliance with clinical standards and documentation, offering a salary of $50,000 per year.

Qualified candidates should have a graduate degree in a relevant field and preferably certifications or licensure in social work or addiction counseling. Must possess reliable transportation and cultural familiarity with the Miami-Dade and/or Broward County area.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CAP or MCAP preferred.
• Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred.
• Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home/on-site assessments for adolescents and provide therapy.
• Monitor clinical systems and procedures.
• Document all clinical services and activities.

Skills

Bilingual

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite

Education

Graduate degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Job Details: Location: Miami – 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive – Miami, FL 33126. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: Graduate Degree. Salary Range: $50,000.00 – $50,000.00 Salary/year. Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services.

Position Summary

The person in this position will be responsible for conducting in-home/on-site assessments for adolescents and provides individual and family therapy.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor the clinical systems, procedures, and standards of the program, informing the appropriate parties when deviations occur
• Review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment
• Review Wellness and Recovery Plans with the family therapists
• Review monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Review clinical records to ensure compliance licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed
• Provide in-home/on-site family therapy, as needed
• Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed
• Participate in case conference
• Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed

Qualifications

• Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified
• Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed

Education

• Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies

• Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred
• Bilingual is preferred
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade and/or Broward County