Mental Health Therapist - Naples (Full Time, Day shift)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society • Miami, FL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Job Summary

Oversees and provides behavioral individual and/or family therapy and healthcare services through the outpatient clinic.

Job Specific Duties

Acts as liaison and maintains contacts with other outside agencies for continuity of care.
Completes an initial psychosocial evaluation including a DSM-V diagnosis, clinical observations and recommendations in the form of a treatment plan.
Completes billing, documentation, and progress notes immediately /after each visit. Ensures documentation is reflective of the patients' treatment goals and patients' response to therapy.
Informs Chief Psychologist of patient care concerns.
Provides evidence-based psychological intervention and assessment to patient and families.
Submits required information for billing immediately after service provided and maintains organized records easily accessed in case of discrepancies.
Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

Master's degree mental health field required.
State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
At least 2-3 years of experience in individual, group and family therapy.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Level II finger printing background required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Master's degree in mental health field required.
At least 1 year experience in individual, group and family therapy with a pediatric population preferred.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan for treatment, education or nutrition and to evaluate patient's response to the implementation of the plan.

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