Behavioral Health Therapist

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Marathon - 3000 41st Ocean 1 - Marathon, FL

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　Graduate Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$54,141.00 - $61,204.00 Hourly

　　Job Category

　　Nonprofit - Social Services

　　Description

　　Summary: Provides a full range of assessment, consultation and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders, for identified clients including Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Court ordered evaluations, Baker Act Assessments, Brief Behavioral Status Exams and Drug Court. Services are provided at the agency specific site

　　Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at the rate of 115 hours per month.

　　Conducts intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients.

　　Assessments are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures relative to frequency, documentation and timeliness

　　The Intake Assessment is an integrated, longitudinal, strength-based document, reflecting a recovery oriented process, and utilizing both mental health and substance abuse diagnostic tools. The therapist is responsible for implementing this tool in accordance with the CCISC model and philosophy.

　　Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, increases client sense of safety and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information in a trauma informed manner.

　　Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client.

　　Written treatment plans are developed with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable.

　　The treatment plan should contain be strength-based, with Recovery/Resiliency based treatment recommendations.

　　Conducts individual, group and family counseling activities as required.

　　All clinical activities are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies, and procedures.

　　Prepares written documentation for each service conducted.

　　Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures.

　　All regulatory and reimbursement forms are accurately completed and submitted within the required timeframes

　　Service Activity Logs are correctly completed, with progress notes attached, on a daily basis.

　　Treatment records accurately reflect the nature of the service activity provided, the timeliness of services, and the outcome.

　　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 requiredExperience and Competencies:

　　Minimum of two three years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field, preferably both.

　　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.

　　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 Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.