Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team. (Gainesville Area)

STEP BY STEP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Jacksonville, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aftercare, Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Establish Priorities, Healthcare, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Interpersonal Skills, Medicaid, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Project Tracking, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Service Delivery, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telehealth, Third-Party Payer, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Jacksonville, FL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

Company parties
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Training & development

Step-By-Step Behavioral Health is a welcoming and fast-growing agency seeking a Full-time Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team. (Gainesville and Surrounding Counties)

Mental Health Therapists require candidates to have a Master’s degree in Psychology, and/or a related field. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

Position Summary

Provide outpatient therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and families
Assist clients in reducing emotional and mental distress and changing maladaptive behaviors
Address concerns, including anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family dynamics, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral challenges
Deliver services in the home, school, community, and via telehealth

Knowledge Required

Group dynamics, culture, ethnicity, and societal influences
Counseling and social work ethics
Trauma-informed care across developmental stages
Assessment and counseling modalities for behavioral and affective disorders
Individual, family, and group therapy models and techniques
Psychoeducational group counseling methods and outcome measurement

Skills

Ability to prioritize assignments with minimal supervision
Effective organizational skills
Strong clinical assessment and interviewing skills
Strong documentation and time-management skills

Abilities

Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals
Make sound decisions in emergency situations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards
Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated
Engage clients and families in the therapeutic process
Collaborate with internal and external service providers
Participate in discharge and aftercare planning
Refer clients to appropriate community resources
Comply with HIPAA requirements
Collaborate with internal and external service providers
Preference for working with children ages 6 and up
Provide individual, group, and family therapy
Complete assessments and make treatment recommendations
Develop client-centered treatment plans with youth and families
client records in compliance with regulatory and program standards
Utilize DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated
Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
Complete required training within designated timeframes
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field:
- Mental Health Counseling
- Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Psychology
Licensed or license-eligible per Florida State laws (preferred)
Minimum two years of professional experience providing behavioral health services
At least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families
Experience in outpatient mental health settings preferred
Experience with Medicaid and third-party insurance preferred

Job Type

Full-time
Contract (1099 Independent Contractor)

Community Mental Health Therapist to join our team. (Gainesville Area)

STEP BY STEP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Jacksonville, FL

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