GMH Associates·Tequesta, Florida
The Clinical Support Specialist will provide direct clinical support, including group therapy, assisting with individual and family sessions, and intervening in crisis situations. Key duties involve collaborating with the clinical team on assessments and interventions while adhering to regulatory standards.
Futures Recovery Healthcare is a state-licensed, Joint Commission accredited behavioral healthcare provider located in Tequesta, Florida of Palm Beach County. At Futures, we are committed to treating the whole person, not just the behaviors. We have a holistic approach that is patient-centered. Our medical, clinical, behavioral health technicians, admissions, outreach, executive, culinary, alumni, and intake teams all work together to meet a patient where they are and allow them to heal and recover in a safe and nurturing environment, which is essential for whole healing and life-long mental wellness.
The Clinical Support Specialist will provide direct clinical support in the forms of group therapy, assisting with providing individual and family sessions and providing interventions for crisis situations.
Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisors, Clinical team members and interdisciplinary team on assessing clinical needs in the milieu and providing clinical interventions.
Assist in providing clinical support, such as individual therapy, family sessions and group therapy in alignment with treatment planning goals.
Assist with crisis management, including AMA’s and behavioral issues and communicate with Licensed Clinicians, Medical and RA staff if there is a safety concern.
Follow standards in alignment with DCF, JC and AHCA in regards to policies, procedures and documentation requirements.
Effectively communicates relevant clinical information to the clinical team and interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates an understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Demonstrates ability to respond to feedback and supervision from supervisor and peers.
Demonstrates knowledge of basic diagnostic criteria for mental health, substance use, suicide risk/self-harm and major psychiatric disorders.
Adheres to Futures of Palm Beach policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate boundaries, attendance, professionalism, and ethical behavior with patients, families, and other professionals.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with Title 42 CFR, Part 2 and HIPAA and Futures Recovery Healthcare.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Futures Recovery Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Candidates must possess a Master's Degree from an accredited school and experience working in co-occurring settings involving mental health and substance use populations. Required qualifications include being a Registered Intern, Licensed Therapist, or CAC/CAP, along with strong competencies in communication, ethics, and stress management.
Market context
Florida employers often seek Clinical Support Specialists with experience in co-occurring mental health and substance use settings, so candidates with the right licensure and graduate training can stand out. This role is competitive because it combines counseling-adjacent credentials, communication skills, and familiarity with integrated care, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm your Master’s degree, registration or certification status, and experience match the posting.
