Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics

Job Description :

• The incumbent will provide direct, evidence based psychotherapy services and interventions to patients and families.
• The incumbent will document assessments, continuing treatments, and further treatment planning in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• The incumbent will screen and assess complex mental health needs of patients and their families, including identifying strengths and weaknesses, services, and financial constraint.
• The incumbent will provide rapid response to emergency needs of complex patients and families using evidence based interventions to stabilize and resolve crisis situations.
• The incumbent will provide assistance with the development of linkages with providers and community services that will enable patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.
• The incumbent will participate in weekly administrative staffing meetings to review new patients, patients in treatment, and treatment planning and coordination.
• The incumbent will assure that referrals to access community resources and support toward optimal outcomes are made in a timely manner and will follow-up on such referrals.

Expected Salary :

annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements :

Master’s or Doctoral degree or in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field. All State of Florida requirements met for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with two years post-degree supervised experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Professionals with one of the following credentials and training in psychotherapy :

Additionally, professionals with the following licensing and experience :