Therapist (50183)

WESTCARE INC•Pembroke Pines, FL

41d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Plans and coordinates the clinical activities pertaining to services for consumers and their families. Conducts assessments for consumers and their families and provides individual and family therapy.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with.

Nice To Haves

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 preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using a 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
Provide individual and group counseling
Provide risk reduction counseling, as needed
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 Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Director before the termination of a consumer from residential treatment
Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed.
Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed.
Participate in case conference
Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.