Mental Health Therapist (Per Diem, Flexible Schedule)

Description *** Position requires flexible schedule: days and evenings, weekdays and/or weekends as needed to support*** 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. * 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 180 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. * Level II finger printing background required. * At least 2-3 years of experience in individual, group and family therapy. 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. Job: Psychiatry Department: INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM-2100-631000 Job Status: Professional