Licensed Mental Health Counselor| UF Health Adult & Child Psychiatry - Springhill | Day| Full Time

Location: UF Health Adult & Child Psychiatry – Springhill
4037 NW 86 Terrace
Third Floor
Gainesville, Florida 32606   

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40hrs. per week) | 8:00am-5:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Take the next step in your professional growth as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with UF Health Adult & Child Psychiatry – Springhill in Gainesville, Florida. Join a compassionate and collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Located in the heart of Gainesville, our community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation.

As part of UF Health, you will be connected to one of the nation's leading academic health systems, recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. We value the important role our mental health professionals play in improving the lives of patients and families every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Discover what’s possible for your career at UF Health.

This Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing clinical services consisting of diagnostic assessments, treatments, mental health education, and counseling. Services are limited to the clients of UF Health Physicians' Division of Psychology. Duties include the treatment of a wide variety of psychological disorders including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Substance Abuse, and Related Disorders in individuals throughout the lifespan.

• Performs a complete intake assessment on each client/new patient and provides treatment planning for each patient. Therapist will provide on-going updates for treatment plans and will make any adjustments necessary.
• Contributes to and promotes the operational, financial and productivity goals of the assigned cost center.
• Exhibits excellent documentation skills, including the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of clinical and departmental documentation.
• Pursues opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related field required. 
• Two years of experience in behavioral health services strongly preferred.
• A high level of computer literacy, including demonstrated proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is required.
• Previous experience with Epic or other electronic medical record system preferred. 
• Knowledge of Florida's Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse laws required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): (Refer to CP 1.51): Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'