Licensed Mental Health Cnslr

• Provides substance abuse counseling through individual, family, and group
  therapy, including behavioral therapy, prevention and support to reduce
  addiction.
• Participates in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as
  part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Performs Psychosocial Evaluations/Assessments for all assigned patients on
  caseloads.
• Designs and implements individual treatment plans, provides a range of clinical
  and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the family’s
  values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture. Collaborates with
  family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans.
• Routinely attends mandatory staff and Division meetings, Grand Rounds and
  other necessary trainings to maintain level of current expertise.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures, state and
  federal regulatory requirements including OSHA, Infection Control, CLIA, HIPAA,
  UF Disclosure Tracking System, Medicaid Guidelines and general safety.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs (Clinical Effectiveness Group).
• Maintains a caseload of 50 plus patients and maintains at least 30 weekly units.
• Complete required documents for weekly billings within 48 hours.

$69,000 to $72,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Master's or Doctoral degree or in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field. All State of Florida requirements met for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with two years post-degree supervised experience.

• At least 3 years of substance abuse services in an Inpatient substance abuse unit or Community Based Outpatient Setting.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of Community Behavioral Health Services. Prior experience with pediatric and/or adult patients.
• Working knowledge of HMO's, Medicare, Medicaid, PPO, and third-party payors. Working knowledge of computers and computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written English skills. Must be eligible for a Medicaid Provider Number.

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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