Clinical Therapist (Masters In Sw)

Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in South East Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the nationally designated city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.

Purpose:

To provide individual, group and/or family therapy to emotionally disturbed adults, children, adolescents and their families in the least restrictive environment possible.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assess client needs via Bio psychosocial assessment
• Develop comprehensive treatment plan with client based on severity levels identified on bio psychosocial and client goals for change
• Provide therapy as needed to implement positive changes identified on the treatment plan
• Re-assess client progress and needs through use of treatment plan reviews every six months and bio psychosocial reassessments annually.
• Complete the required documentation for agency and/or funding sources within established timelines
• Accurately track and monitor client insurance information
• Monitor program expectations with regards to client attendance
• Maintain up to date knowledge of evidenced based practices
• Maintain up to date knowledge o existing community resources and link clients as appropriate
• Provide referrals to other services and resources as appropriate

Business/Supervisory:

Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and abide by a code of ethical and practice standards of the profession.

Medical/Mental Health:

• Counseling children and adults with serious emotional disturbances
• Understand and apply various diagnosis, treatment and their implications
• Proficiency in completing required forms and documentation

Knowledge, skills & competencies:

• Complete progress notes utilizing established guidelines
• Provide summaries and recommendations
• Proficiency in completing required forms and documentation
• General knowledge and proficiency in using PC and related software
• Knowledge of developmental stages of childhood and adolescence.
• Knowledge of utilizing play therapy techniques with children
• Knowledge of stages of adulthood and geriatrics.

Education & Experience:

• MA/MS degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Counseling
• One (1) year counseling experience with children, adolescents or adults with emotional disturbances
• Licensed Independent Practitioner (Preferred)
• Three (3) years experience

Qualifications:

• Must know Baker Act / March man Act, Abuse regulations, ethics of medical profession.
• Counseling / psychiatric interventions.
• Client care protocol for adults/geriatrics

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