Mental Health Therapist II | 4S Psychiatric Care | Full-time | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System! As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training. It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care. Excellent opportunity for growth. Join us today!

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy.
• Active licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days of date of hire or transfer, and annually thereafter, for the Psych Unit.
• 1-2 years post-masters experience providing evaluations and psychotherapy.
• Ability to use a variety of psychotherapy techniques.
• Ability to communicate and work well in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Responds positively and flexibly to demands and deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong oral and written communication and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of: bio-psychosocial and mental status evaluation techniques; suicide risk factors; psychiatric diagnosis; bases of human behavior; theory and practice of psychotherapy; crisis intervention techniques; ethical and legal responsibilities including but not limited to confidentiality and patient rights and requirements for continued licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, linking, and advocacy in a multidisciplinary format and under the direction of the Manager.
• Maintain licensure and provide clinical supervision to interns and license eligible staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource to other staff.

What This Job Offers

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