DESCRIPTION:
The Mental Health Specialist II is responsible for providing individual and group counseling as needed. Therapist uses a holistic approach to ensure that clients therapeutic issues are being addressed and makes referrals for other issues that client may have as they present. Provides care primarily for the following groups:  Infant  Pediatric  Adolescent  Adult  Geriatric. Provides high quality of services at all times in an outpatient Behavioral Healthcare component, with emphasis on age appropriate, bio-psychosocial issues. Provides counseling services to adult and adolescents and their families. Provides consultation to clinicians, primary health physicians, and other staff with the BHCC. Maintains a daily log of productivity and submits a monthly statistical report to clinical supervisor. Facilitates daily, weekly education and counseling groups. Conducts psychosocial assessments on patients. Participates in daily treatment team activities as a core treatment team member. Coordinates discharge plans. Participates in in-patient and family education. Monitors client’s ongoing needs, goals and progress. Understands and applies knowledge pertaining to Community Health of South Florida, Inc. Behavioral Health Care Center Policies and Procedures, adheres to professional and ethical boundaries at all times. Demonstrates knowledge of current Behavioral Health Care Social work practices; implements effective use of proper judgment and decision-making guidelines. Utilizes available time in a manner in which is consistent and emphasizes department compliance. Provides brief, problem oriented counseling. Completes PHQ-9, SBIRT Assessments. Develop and obtain housing resources within the community and share information with peers. Develop and maintain liaison with Miami Dade Housing Agency and owner/landlords. Participate in CHI activities and special events as available, i.e., culture day, health fairs, holiday celebrations, etc. Actively participate in the yearly Notification of Funding Availability process. Attend all meetings and trainings conducted by the Miami Dade Homeless Trust. Maintain up to date knowledge of all HUD requirements (Fair Market Rates). Maintain resource director for housing. Performs other duties as assigned by clinical supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduated from an accredited university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Licensed as a Social Worker in the state of Florida. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License. Proficiency in verbal and written skills. Must be computer literate. Possesses knowledge of BHRS computer system. Administers behavioral rating scale, client certification and Mental Health Outcome Measures Input Form, Target Population Enrollment Form, FARS and documentation forms. Possesses knowledge of Confidentiality and Patient Rights.