Clinical Support- Ensure Data elements are captured across all cases on a real time basis using specific NAVIGATE protocols. Work with patients and families to optimize success in goals for employment or education. Identify resources and opportunities to assist patients with completing resumes, essays or other activities to return to work or school per their goals. Promote success at school or employment by providing counseling to patients and their families. Participate in weekly NAVIGATE team meetings offering insight into patient goals, successes and challenges. Work with peer support specialists to advocate for patient’s needs in the program.

Program Support – Work closely with the Directors of NAVIGATE Program and other team members to support the program. Duties include assist in scheduling and adding patients via program protocols with appropriate priority status. Ongoing patient outreach, support and follow-up with appropriate documentation as required by the program funding agency. Meet weekly with team members advocating for patient therapeutic  needs. Compile patient lists for weekly case conference and perform necessary follow-up. Attend program networking events, identify career strategizing opportunities and develop relationships with schools to enhance educational resources.

Community Outreach- Provide support and assistance to individuals and their families diagnosed with first episode of non-affective psychosis (FEP). Provide collaborative consultation to schools and agencies serving individuals with FEP. Provide public education programs for community members to promote community awareness and acceptance of persons with FEP. Collaborate with community resources and agencies to connect families with services needed. Write consultation notes and report on activities in a timely manner and maintain all required records. Develop educational materials for community members, educators, and families. Collaborate with other agencies within the State of Florida offering the NAVIGATE Program to continue to be  current on clinical therapy developments.

Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field or bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience.