LCSW/LMHC

Job DetailsJob Location: Heart of Florida Health Center MAIN - Ocala, FL 34470Position Type: Full Time Job Summary    The basic functions of the Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW,LMHC,LMFT) are to provide assessments, treatments, psychotherapy, and referrals for the patients of Heart of Florida Health Center.  Individual, couples, and family therapy are available forms of treatment provided by Licensed Clinical Therapists. The Licensed Clinical Therapists assess and treat a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions  to include but not limit, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. As a clinician at The Heart of Florida Health Center one will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to include medical providers and psychiatric nurses to provide overall care to our patients. All services are provided in accordance with professional ethics and boundaries. The licensed therapist reports to the Director of Behavioral Health.  LCSW, LMHC, LMFT Required, Experienced Registered Interns Accepted.    Qualifications and Requirements  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, Psychology or an acceptable related field  Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  Current BLS Certificate from nationally recognized organizations that include hands-on skills verification. Online-only or non-recognized certifications are not accepted.    LCSW, LMHC, LMFT Required, Experienced Registered Interns Accepted.    Essential Functions  Plans and organizes behavioral health service delivery for Heart of Florida Health Center.  Provide individual, group, or family therapy to HFHC patients, using evidence-based models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation.   Assess patients utilizing the biopsychosocial model and utilizing evidenced based assessments for new patients to include but not limit GAD7, PHQ9, SBIRT, and MDQ. Appropriately document this information and review assessments to determine best plan of care.  Establishes and maintains positive, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Conducts interviews with patients and their families to assess and review their situation.  Provides assistance to HFHC patients by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives and relationships by helping to address personal and family problems.  Uses evidence based interventions to provide treatment to patients  Maintains accurate records and documentation.   Ensures that treatment is delivered in accordance with high ethical and professional standards and achieves positive patient outcomes.  Ensures that patients’ rights are protected and reports any abuse/neglect to the proper authorities.  Counsels patients and identifies their psychosocial needs. Prepares educational materials as needed or required.  Performs short term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.   Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and/or employees.   Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.  Physical Requirements    Frequent sitting at a desk for office work.   Duties require attention to detail, alertness, critical thinking, and problem solving  Qualifications