Mental Health Counselor Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Mental Health Counselor Henderson Behavioral Health – Brevard/ Central Fl Brevard County, FL

JOB SUMMARY

To work with a team of professionals in providing therapy to children/adolescents and their families in an office and/or community setting including treatment planning, behavior modification, individual/family/group therapy, and outcome tracking.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Program Supervisor. This position has frequent contact with outside agencies (DJJ, schools, etc.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule appointments with person served, family members, and collaterals.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans with person served and family and enter documentation into EHR.
• Provide therapy for person served and their caretaker in individual, family and collateral sessions utilizing program specific model or therapy orientation and enter documentation into EHR.
• Complete state required outcome measurement documentation accurately, thoroughly, and submit it to the designated staff member at your location in a timely basis 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Complete integrated assessments that determine appropriate level of care, as necessary.
• Maintain chart and complete all Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH) and funding source required documentation 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, schools, DJJ staff, and other providers and make referrals as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Meet program outcomes as defined in individual contracts and internal outcome measures 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Provide a minimum of 65% (minimum 26 hours face to face) direct service as outlined by their supervisor within the three-month probationary period and monthly thereafter.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed including 24-7 on-call availability if contractually required and enter documentation into EHR.
• Participate in all scheduled unit meetings, clinical, and administrative supervision.
• Attend clinical and administrative trainings/workshops.
• Reliable transportation, a valid Florida driver’s license and auto liability insurance coverage of $50,000/$100,000/$50,000 are required.
• Observe Regulatory Compliance Program.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing high-quality mental health support.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCY STARDARDS

• The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
• The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
• The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers.
• The ability to report in a timely fashion, with an attitude oriented to service, for work as scheduled.
• The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with all vendors, clients and third parties.
• If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state, or federal standards, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis.
• The ability to work on a computer and have knowledge of computer programs.
• The ability to understand and comply with all Henderson Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
• The ability to render compassionate care and an equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance.
• All organizational personnel that use a computer must be familiar with the contents of the Computer Care Policy and follow its guidance, as appropriate, when using computer equipment. Familiarity with the plan and demonstrated competence in the requirements of the plan are an important part of every employee’s responsibilities.
• All personnel will familiarize themselves with and comply with the organization’s e-mail policy.

COMPETENCY STANDARDS – ALL DIRECT SERVICE STAFF

• State required outcome measurement documentation must be completed accurately, thoroughly and submitted to the designated staff member at your location on a timely basis 100% of the time and enter documentation into

EHR. COMPETENCY STANDARDS

– Completed State required outcome measurement documentation must be completed accurately, thoroughly and submitted to the designated staff member at your location on a timely basis 100% of the and enter documentation into EHR.

• Complete Therapy Treatment Plans within 30 days of the first session with the consumer 100% of the time. Complete addendums, treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews correctly and thoroughly within the same policy guidelines 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR
• Manage referrals, waitlists and discharge lists as described in the respective policies 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Compete Measurement Tools (CGAS, CFARS, or others as required) accurately within the policy timelines 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Completed State required outcome measurement documentation must be completed accurately, thoroughly and submitted to the designated staff member at your location on a timely basis 100% of the and enter documentation into EHR.
• Complete Therapy Treatment Plans within 30 days of the first session with the consumer 100% of the time. Complete addendums, treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews correctly and thoroughly within the same policy guidelines 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR
• Manage referrals, waitlists and discharge lists as described in the respective policies 100% of the time and enter documentation into EHR.
• Compete Measurement Tools (CGAS, CFARS, or others as required) accurately within the policy timelines 100% of the time and enter documentation into

EHR. SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other applicable human services degree.

Experience:

At least two years working with children/adolescents and their families.

Knowledge:

Mental Health Counseling theory and application Family systems theory and application Behavior Modification Substance Abuse/Co-occurring Cultural Sensitivity DSM V Crisis intervention

Skills:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to form good relationships with children and adults of all ages. Strong organizational, computer and time management skills. The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all. The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations. The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers. The ability to report in a timely fashion, with an attitude oriented to service, for work as scheduled. The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with all vendors, clients and third parties. If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state, or federal standards, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis. The ability to understand and comply with all Henderson Behavioral Health policies and procedures. The ability to render compassionate care and an equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance Please email resume to: ACumbess@hendersonbh.org with a writing sample of a clinical progress note.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

After school Choose your own hours Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Brevard County, FL (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Brevard County, FL:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person