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Therapist (50999)

CounselorFull-time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami - 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive - Miami, FL 33126Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Servicesinfo.flclearinghouse.com Position Summary: The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical activities pertaining to services for families referred by child welfare agencies.

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).

Conducts AAPI pre- and post-test after providing parenting models 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 Document all clinical services and activities in accord with FSFN 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.

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.

Must have reliable means of transportation Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade 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.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop wellness and recovery plans, and provide individual and family therapy for referred families. They are also responsible for documenting clinical activities and coordinating with courts and other agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and have two years of supervised experience in providing therapy. Professional licensure or certification as a CAP/MCAP in Florida is highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementClinical documentationCrisis interventionTreatment planningReferral linkage

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (50999) at WESTCARE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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