Therapist (50183)

Therapist (50183) Pembroke Pines

• 1633 Poinciana Drive
• Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Apply Overview Salary Range $50,000.00
• $50,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Nonprofit

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Social Services Apply Description Position Summary:

Plans and coordinates the clinical activities pertaining to services for consumers and their families. Conducts assessments for consumers and their families and provides individual and family therapy.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using a standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME) Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure Provide individual and group counseling Provide risk reduction counseling, as needed Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary Consult with Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Director before the termination of a consumer from residential treatment Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed. Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed. Participate in case conference Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.

Qualifications Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred Bilingual is preferred. CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. Rate dependent on credentials During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check. Share job details to