Intake Clinician

David Lawrence Center•Naples, FL

1d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Access Center is one of the first points of contact at DLC to provide truly transformative services. This Clinician is a fundamental part of securing a strong care plan for Clients, must be excited by a collaboratively adaptive environment, and must be comfortable with a client walk-in model.

Requirements

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Social work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or related field = Required
Clear/Active FL Clinical License (LCSW, LMHC or LMFT) = Required
Two year's post Master's Degree experience in mental health services = Required
Experience working with complete age population spectrum = Required
Knowledge of DSM 5 = Required
Skilled at concurrent documentation = Required
Knowledge of overall objectives, treatment concepts and regulations pertaining to the care and treatment of the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders = Required
Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse group of Clients, colleagues, agencies and community members = Required
Exceptional skills in organization (time and information), task prioritization and independent problem solving = Required
Dedication to the organization's mission, standards, procedures and protocol = Required
Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred
Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required
Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual = Preferred But Not Required
Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrating advanced skills in reviewing, conducting and documenting clinical assessments for Adults, Children and Adolescents using most current DSM diagnostic criteria for mental and Substance use disorders.
Developing, reviewing and evaluating treatment plans based on client age, individual needs, condition, client/family input and diagnosis without supervision.
Providing individual, group or family therapy as need arises.
Providing crisis support and safety planning.
Providing clinical leadership to unlicensed clinical staff.
Ability to competently use evidenced based risk assessment and suicide screening tools.
Performing Baker Act Involuntary initial process as appropriate.
Providing assessments and diagnosis to Clients seeking to link with DLC services.
Providing treatment planning for Clients discharged from Crisis Unit.
Effectively managing various clinical and administrative responsibilities within an outpatient/walk-in setting.
Collaborating with internal and external providers to meet Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder needs in the community.
Ensuring timely services are provided, closing charts, reporting to the state and making referrals to appropriate levels of care within the agency as well as external resources.
Offering proactive and thoughtful recommendations for process and quality improvement.
Setting an example in providing Client-conscious service to the Collier County community.
Embodying the DLC Charter by displaying integrity, exceptional compassion, collaborative partnership, creativity and resourcefulness.
Advocating for Clients to focus on life-changing wellness through a strong and tested treatment model.
Utilizing a modern and user-friendly EMR system to the fullest of its potential in remaining organized and compliant.