Therapist (53439)

WestCare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare in Miami, FL is seeking a clinician to conduct in-home or on-site assessments for adolescents and to provide individual and family therapy. The role emphasizes adherence to licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards, with duties including documentation and case coordination.

The candidate should have a master’s degree in a relevant field, and licensure such as LCSW/LMHC/LMFT is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus. Position requires reliability and local familiarity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Two years of supervised experience in providing individual/family therapy preferred.
• CAP/MCAP or LCSW/LMHC/LMFT licensure preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Familiarity with Miami-Dade and/or Broward County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home/on-site assessments for adolescents.
• Provide individual therapy and family therapy as needed.
• Monitor clinical systems, procedures, and program standards.
• Review Interpretive Summaries and Wellness/Recovery Plans.
• Document all clinical services per licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards.
• Review clinical records for licensing and policy compliance.
• Participate in case conferences and prepare discharge summaries.

Skills

Bilingual

In-home therapy

Family therapy

Individual therapy

Education

Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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

Essential 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.
• - 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.
• - Must have reliable means of transportation
• - Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade and/or Broward County