Licensed Clinician/Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

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About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.

Our Licensed Clinicians/Mental Health Therapists provide direct service for agency clients including individuals, couples, groups and families. We are seeking an experienced clinician with broad-based experience in psychotherapy.

Licensed Clinician/Mental Health Therapist Essential responsibilities:

Assist in strengthening clients’ abilities to function and/or adapt to or resolve environmental or personal situations or stresses.

Treat patients across the life span suffering with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, etc.

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and evaluate for appropriate DSM-5 Diagnosis

Collaborate with staff Psychiatrist, if needed to develop and implement treatment plans

Conduct initial evaluations (60 min) and follow up therapy sessions (30-60 min) to ensure comprehensive care of patients

Collaborate when necessary with colleagues, supervisors or staff psychiatrist to analyze and consolidate treatment strategy to provide comprehensive services

Identify special needs, problems or high-risk situations with clients to strategize services and to coordinate community services when appropriate.

Devise letters or reports for client advocacy when necessary

Formulate clinical documentation to meet expected professional practice as well as accreditation standards

Commitment to provided services in-person a minimum of one day per week at one of our three locations

Maintain client payment accounts and address any billing questions with proper agency staff and with client when necessary

Attend training to enhance skill level and maintain professional license, including in-services and staff development opportunities within the agency

Meet or exceed 1,100 face-to-face sessions (training, supervision, presentations, etc. may be counted in lieu of face to face sessions). Requirements:

Master’s or higher-level degree from an accredited school in an area of Mental Health and a valid license in the State of Florida

2+ years of experience as an independently licensed clinical therapist: LCSW, LMHC or PsyD/PhD (Telemedicine experience preferred)

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and other technologies

Problem solving, analytical, communication and crisis management skills are necessary to assist clients and/or caregivers who may be in distress

We offer a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace.