About this opportunity
WestCare lists this Outpatient Lead Therapist (53285) opportunity in hollywood, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary:
The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for the outpatient population. Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to programs.
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME).
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
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
Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.
Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary
Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Director 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.
Facilitates case conference
Provide specialized staff development and training.
Ensures staff receives appropriate supervision and required training on evidence based model and WestCare's clinical data system.
Assigns primary therapist with all intakes for consumers participating in program.
Provides direct clinical and treatment supervision in coordination with Clinical Director.
Arranges for staff development, and training in coordination with Clinical Director.
Assists in the daily operations of the programs and provides specialized leadership under the supervision of the Clinical Director.
In coordination with the Clinical Director attend meetings with community partners.
Generates monthly staff production reports.
Receives schedules and monitors the intake process of all referrals from outside agencies.
Maintains relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
Provides administrative leadership and supervision for outpatient services.
Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the program.
Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Participate in performance improvement activities
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
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 required at time of hire
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
Maintains confidential files and records.
The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer's admission
The ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses
The ability to identify and evaluate an individual's strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan
The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer's functioning in major life areas
Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.
The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning
Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care
Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed: SMQ10
PCL-5
ASAM
Confidence Questionnaire
Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist
Overdose screening
Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome
GPRA
Locus
The ability to provide Wellness and Recovery Planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family
The ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making
The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma
Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma
Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed
The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available
The ability to write assessments, Wellness and Recovery Plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other consumer related data as evidenced through the clinical records
Knowledge and application of developmental theories
Knowledge and application of developmental psychopathology
Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure
Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct
Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities
Understanding of issues in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Understands that different groups have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services
Demonstrates respect for individual's cultural and ethnic values when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with staff and populations
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
Knowledge of Incident Reporting
Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
Demonstrates a high degree of dependability. Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours
Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
Works independently with minimal supervision
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
Work time is always productive
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
Maintains a positive attitude toward work
Ensures and maintains a safe working environment. Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center's reporting procedures
Presents a positive personal image
Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
Ability utilize internal electronic health record software
Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or outpatient treatment setting.
Some outdoor activities may be required.
Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job
The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:
Physical Demands: Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee's essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
Mental Demands: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions.
Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
Worksite address
hollywood, FL, 33024, US
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