Master's Level Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Resource Center • Jacksonville, FL

5d

About The Position

The Clinician provides clinical services within the Comprehensive Services Center (CSC), including conducting assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and coordinating access to services. The role develops treatment plans in collaboration with individuals served and provides individual, group, and family therapy to support functional, social, personal, and recreational skill development. The Clinician monitors symptoms and progress, assesses risk and trauma-related needs, and ensures timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation. The position is full-time, daytime work from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation providing mental and behavioral health services, including 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, and outpatient medication management, case management, and counseling. This position works within the CSC and may assist with service delivery at other sites or programs as needed due to staffing needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with mental illness.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the MHRC EHR System within three months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet use.
• Obtain a valid Florida Registered Intern credential (IMH, ISW, or IMT) within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to make sound, independent clinical decisions, including recognizing and responding to risks and emergencies.
• Excellent customer service and ability to interact appropriately with individuals served, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
• Complete background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with chronic mental illness.
• Florida licensure as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to support functional, social, personal, and recreational skill development.
• Complete intake procedures to facilitate access to CSC and community-based services.
• Monitor and support symptom stabilization through ongoing assessment.
• Conduct mental status exams for individuals in crisis; if licensed, assist in emergencies and complete required admission documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of Florida Baker Act (Chapter 394) statutes, forms, and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and supervisors.
• Assess and monitor risk, trauma symptoms, and signs of abuse or neglect; follow appropriate reporting protocols.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments at admission and as needed.
• Develop and update strengths-based treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families as appropriate, and providers.
• Monitor and document progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical records, including services, contacts, and communications.
• Assist with service delivery at other sites or programs as needed due to staffing needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eleos Health, a HIPAA-compliant documentation tool
• Assistance with clinical supervision hours for Master’s Level Registered Interns in full-time positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level