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Behavioral Health Therapist | Peds Psychiatry | Downtown | Days | Full Time

UF Health

#Full Time #Behavioral Health #Customer Service #Therapist #Regulatory Requirements #Mental Health #LMHC #Counselor #LPC

Quick overview

The Behavioral Health Counselor will evaluate clients, deliver behavioral health services to employees, and participate in related programs and presentations under the supervision of the Center Director. This role requires ensuring adherence to all established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements set by the University of Florida Jacksonville Healthcare, Inc.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a mental health-related field and have a minimum of three years of outpatient mental health therapist experience. A full license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LPC is required for this position.

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Job description

Overview

Job Duties Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Behavioral Health Counselor evaluates clients, provides behavioral health services for employees, and participates in behavioral health programs and presentations. Within the established guidelines set forth by the University of Florida Jacksonville Healthcare, Inc. and under the direction of the appropriate Administrator or Manager, ensure adherence to all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Provides exemplary customer service and ensures that a high level of customer service is provided by all office/department staff to our patients, who are also our employees.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans for individuals, families and groups.
Provide high-quality individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidenced-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, family systems).
Perform crisis assessments and intervention, including Baker Act evaluations when clinically indicated.
Manage complex and high-acuity cases, utilizing advanced clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.
Promote patient autonomy and shared decision-making within a patient- and family-centered care model.
Participates in supervisory consultation to ensure clinical quality, appropriate case assignment, and adherence to best practices.
Function as a liaison between hospital-based services and community agencies to ensure continuity of care and successful care transitions.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, customer service and administrative staff
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and documentation best practices.
Travel up to 50%

Qualifications

Experience Requirements 3 years outpatient Mental Health/therapist work experience required Education Requirements Full Licensure: LCSW,LMHC, LPC required Masters - Mental Health related field required UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace