Health Services Counselor, Jackson Community Mental Health Center, Opa Locka, Per Diem Jackson Health - 4.0 Miami, FL Job Details Per diem 15 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification Master's degree

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Jackson Community Mental Health Center Address:

15055 NW 27th Avenue, Opa Locka, FL 33054

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Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease. JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services. Summary The Health Services Counselor is responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services to adult and/ or pediatric patients. The position is responsible to perform at a competent level the following standards: assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, treatment planning, coordination of care and discharge planning tasks. Responsibilities Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff to design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including discharge plans. Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients and/or families utilizing age specific treatment modalities. Collaborates with community agencies which provide services for patients and their families. Leads or co-leads patients groups as needed. Knowledge and mastery of assigned grant programs. Submits statistical reports, outcome measures and scaling tools as required by grant. Participates in orientation and training of interdisciplinary staff. Participates in program improvement projects as implemented for evaluation. Implement goals of a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) model by promoting good quality of life, community health and wellness for all; Prevent the development of behavioral health conditions; Intervene earlier in the progression of illnesses; Reduce the harm caused by substance use disorders and mental health conditions on individuals, families, and communities; Provide the resources to assist people with behavioral health conditions to achieve and sustain their wellness and build meaningful lives for themselves in their communities. Implementation of trauma-informed care, including understanding the dynamics of trauma assessment and providing essential tools for coping with trauma. Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice including specific knowledge of age related bio-psychosocial issues, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions. Participates in Committees as assigned. Supervises students. Provides coverage as assigned. Participates in hospital, departmental and unit meetings. Performs other related duties as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Experience Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience. Education Master's degree in related field is required. Credentials American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Unit Specific Credential AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law