The Master’s Level Therapist is responsible for providing mental health assessments and therapeutic treatment to assigned clients, families, and caregivers. Provides community-based outpatient group, individual and family therapy to clients, families, and all relevant caregivers as indicated in the client's Individualized Treatment Plan. Coordinates care with other providers to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services. Participates in quality improvement and quality measures as required ensuring all assigned client records are complete reflecting all services provided. 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

•             Conduct initial assessments of client needs and eligibility for services.

•             Develop individualized treatment plans which fully address the client's needs, and monitors treatment progress.

•             Provide on-going evaluation, assessment, and direct clinical services to assigned clients, using appropriate therapeutic techniques.

•             Coordinate with schools, community agencies, and other service providers to ensure provision of effective and appropriate services.

•             Participate in court proceedings, clinical staffing’s, and educations meetings as needed.

•             Coordinate and/or provides crisis intervention as needed

•             Complete all required clinical documentation regarding course of treatment within designated time frame. Ensures documentation meets quality and compliance requirements. 

•             Consistently updates client files to ensure compliance Medicaid, payer, and company guidelines.

•             Consistently conducts a minimum of billable hours per week as established for position (30 billable hours for Full-Time status and 15 hours for Part-Time status). 

•             Reviews and responds to emails on a consistent basis, no less than once a day. 

•             Adheres to all quality standards and participates in quality improvement and quality assurance measures as required.

•             Participates in department meetings, supervision and required trainings. 

•             Acts in accordance with professional and ethical guidelines.

•             Follows all regulations as outlined in the Community Mental Health Services and Limitations Handbook

•             Ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to confidentiality and HIPAA, Brighter Heights of Florida Policies and Procedures, and Medicaid Assessment requirements.  • Other duties as assigned

 

•             Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

•             Communication, Oral - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; speaks professionally in all situations; Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings; speaks to children in an age-appropriate fashion; able to put children at ease in stressful situations.

•             Communication, Written - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

•             Ethical - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

•             Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Managing competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

•             Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others' without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

•             Planning / Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.  Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; pays attention to the details of a project or tasks. 

•             Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

•             Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions; follows company policies and procedures in decision-making. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in clinical social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or related field. One year experience in mental health counseling or working with individuals with serious emotional disturbances. Experience may include internships or volunteer work.

Must maintain a valid state driver's license and a clear driving record. Must meet state Level II background screening. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Two plus years of experience in Mental Health Counseling in a community based or outpatient setting, 

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft office required; Simple Practice and EMR experience preferred.