Licensed Outpatient Therapist
ORGANIZATION: Family In Distress Inc.
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Do you have a passion for helping people, then this may be the place for you? Family in Distress (FID) is looking for a licensed outpatient therapist.
Job Title: Licensed Outpatient Therapist
Position Description: The outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients as scheduled.
- Complete clinical documentation within two weeks of date of service (recommended to be completed daily)
- Actively participate as a positive member of Family In Distress environment.
- Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
- Complete all recommended continuing education requirements.
- Stay current with updated research and best practices.
- Be aware of community referral sources and refer when necessary.
- Secure client information per HIPAA standards.
- Maintain case files within electronic health record (EHR) that are up to date as described in the Job Expectations handout.
- Perform other duties as assigned (including but not limited to completion of Social Security/Disability forms, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating in case consultation meetings).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family
- Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
- Skill in working with a variety of cultures
- Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies
- Ability to provide necessary self-care
- Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff
- Awareness of personal strengths and appropriate timing for referrals
Education and Experience:
- A masters or doctoral degree in a mental health-related field
- Independently licensed and credentialed with at least three insurance companies (once hired)
- Previous experience in CTSS/Home-based mental health, and/or knowledge of EHR are desirable but not required
More opportunities with Family In Distress Inc.
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About Family In Distress Inc.
Location:
3800 Inverrary Blvd #307, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33319, US
Mission Statement
To provide underserved men, women, children, offenders and the invisible homeless with resources, access to training, coaching, mentoring, counseling, advocacy, mediation and life-skills development. Our programs provide the tools, strategies, and support they need to overcome barriers, increase family reunification, achieve self-sufficiency while reducing the risks of homelessness and recidivism for themselves and for their families.
Description
Family In Distress is a corporation designed exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational or scientific purposes within the meaning of a section 501 c (3) of the IRS code to instill spiritual, self reliance and self sufficiency for those in need. To present programs, projects, services, seminars, lectures, counseling, and therapeutic sessions for the intergenerational sectors of South Florida , especially inner city areas. To present services, programs and projects for Veterans, Seniors, Single Parents (male and/or female) those who suffer from cancer and other potential terminal ailments and high risk youth. For the development of temporary housing, assisted living facility, transitional housing facilitation, for people living with HIV/AIDS, feeding and clothing programs, affordable housing for low to moderate income persons; transitional housing for battered and abused women and children, temporary sheltering of the homeless; to promote, then to provide education and information to raise the socioeconomic development of the inner communities. To interact with governmental, faith and other community based organizations to enhance programs, projects and services to those in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
405 S. Ferderal HighwayDania Beach, FL 33004
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Family Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 26
- Orientation or Training
- Depending on patient hours at least 4 hours
- Volunteer will need to complete a volunteer application provided by FID