Mental Health Clinician II

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

UCF RESTORES: UCF RESTORES is clinical research center and treatment clinic established to change the way posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related concerns are understood, diagnosed and treated. UCF RESTORES’ first-of-its-kind approach to treatment – including a highly successful intensive outpatient program – combines evidence-based individual exposure therapy, virtual reality technology, and group treatment sessions to help those suffering in the wake of trauma. The Opportunity: The University of Central Florida UCF RESTORES is seeking qualified candidates for a Mental Health Clinician II position. UCF RESTORES is a provider of evidence-based Trauma Management Therapy. The Mental Health Clinician II is responsible for providing empirically supported treatments to clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
• This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing Trauma Management Therapy.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy services, including assessment, crisis intervention, and consultation.
• Experience collaborating with community partners, hospitals, first responders, or multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and outreach services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy services, group therapy services, assessments, crisis intervention and consultation, evaluation and support services.
• Responsible for integrating technology into the delivery of prevention, resilience, and intervention efforts, including the use of virtual reality and virtual environments, web-based technologies, and mobile phone applications.
• Provide outreach programming and workshops on developmental, preventative, peer-support and psychological topics.
• Assist with training programs for first responders, clinicians, graduate students, and medical students.
• Serve as liaison between UCF RESTORES and community based agencies, mental health hospitals and private practitioners.
• Assist administrators and groups in resolving specific program problems and in disseminating information in regard to clinic rules, policies, and contracts.
• May perform other clinical or administrative duties as requested.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees