Oversees and provides behavioral individual and/or family therapy and healthcare services through the outpatient clinic.
Job Specific Duties
Acts as liaison and maintains contacts with other outside agencies for continuity of care.
Completes an initial psychosocial evaluation including a DSM-V diagnosis, clinical observations and recommendations in the form of a treatment plan.
Completes billing, documentation, and progress notes immediately /after each visit. Ensures documentation is reflective of the patients' treatment goals and patients' response to therapy.
Informs Chief Psychologist of patient care concerns.
Provides evidence based psychological intervention and assessment to patient and families.
Submits required information for billing immediately after service provided and maintains organized records easily accessed in case of discrepancies.
Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Master's degree mental health field required.
State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
At least 2-3 years of experience in individual, group and family therapy.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Level II finger printing background required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Master's degree in mental health field required.
At least 1 year experience in individual, group and family therapy with a pediatric population preferred.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan for treatment, education or nutrition and to evaluate patient's response to the implementation of the plan.
Job :
Psychiatry
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children. In addition to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and a growing number of outpatient centers located throughout the tri-county area, the health system includes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm; Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists, a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization, and an ambulatory surgery center. Our vision is to be where the children are. Ultimately, this means being there through all stages of health and life, both physically and emotionally. To be a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their life journey. Our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.
