Therapist (52702)

WestCare Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc. in Miami, FL seeks a licensed clinical professional to plan and coordinate clinical activities for consumers and families transitioning from residential treatment.

You will conduct admissions, perform biopsychosocial assessments, and provide individual and family therapy, under supervision as needed. Essential duties include developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, documenting services per standards, and participating in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Two years of supervised work experience in individual/family therapy preferred.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and familiarity with Miami-Dade/Broward.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized forms.
• Prepare interpretive summaries based on assessment data.
• Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans with the consumer.
• Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer.
• Document clinical services per licensing, Medicaid, Joint Commission standards.
• Provide in-home/on-site individual and group therapy as needed.
• Discharge planning participation and prepare discharge summaries.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

Wellness planning

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Masters in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami - 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive - Miami, FL 33126Education Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Serviceshttps://info.flclearinghouse.com

Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical activities pertaining to services for consumers and their families transitioning out of residential treatment. Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME).
• Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment
• Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer
• Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures
• Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family
• Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary
• Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator before the termination of a consumer from treatment
• Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed
• Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed.
• Provide in-home/on-site group therapy, as needed.
• Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed.
• Participate in case conference
• Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.

QualificationsEssential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• 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.
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade and/or Broward County
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability 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.

Rate dependent on credentials

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.