FIT Clinician at USPI

Bartow, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessments, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Treatment Planning, Psychoeducational Groups, Substance Use Diagnosis, Coordination of Services, Documentation, Time Management, Ethical Decision Making, Computer Skills, DSM-5 Knowledge, Co-occurring Disorders Treatment, Universal Precautions, Teamwork

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Description

$500.00 Sign on Bonus. This position is a position for a Master’s level therapist that is responsible for providing assessments and counseling services in the FIT Program. The individual must have the competence to provide clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy. Position requires the therapist have knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment per the DSM-5. General Expectations: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: 1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 2. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors. 3. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. 4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities: * Provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy. * Complete all daily progress notes, treatment planning and clinical assessments in a timely manner as mandated in Peace River Center’s policies and procedures. * Provide psychoeducational groups which includes starting group sessions at scheduled time, ensure boundaries, following up with participants who miss group sessions and with referral sources, and complete all resulting documentation in a timely manner. * Provide in home therapeutic services with an interactive approach. * Assess the level of care needed to address substance use issues. * Assess for any Substance Use Disorder and provide an accurate diagnosis. * Work closely with other team members in developing and implementing a treatment plan. * Ensure coordination of services is occurring that is meeting the client needs. * Document therapeutic interventions in the client’s record in a timely manner. * Ability to be a role model for staff and clients. * Recommend and or revise treatment interventions, and to monitor progress. * Coordinate appropriate discharge planning. Qualifications: Education: Requires a Master's degree in the human services field (psychology, sociology, social work, counselor education, etc.), abide by a code of ethical and practice standards, and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development. Experience Have a minimum of two years of direct experience working with individuals with a substance use diagnosis. Experience working in an agency providing substance use services, preferred. Certifications: CAP (Certified Addictions Professional) preferred Training: Complete all PRC required trainings Knowledge and Skills: * Ability to work as part of a team * Ability to make well-reasoned and ethical decisions regarding the assessment, care and treatment of individuals receiving services. * Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize conflicting demands. * Competence to provide clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy. * Possess or have the ability to quickly master computer skills. * Excellent documentation skills. * Knowledgeable of mental health and substance use diagnoses and treatment per the DSM-5. Knowledgeable of co-occurring disorders and treatment. Safety Equipment Universal Precautions Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) rules and regulations Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher) Transportation: Must have reliable transportation Must meet Peace River Center's driving requirements with a minimum age of 25 to drive a PRC vehicle Must carry and maintain $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide proof of coverage Must have a current FL driver’s license and clean driving record Machines, Tool and Equipment Used: Computer, telephone, fax, copier Supervisory Relationship(s) None Technology Requirement: As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization. Work Environment: Fast paced work environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions such as communicable diseases and physical/verbal abuse from an out of control patient/client. Office environment.

Responsibilities

The clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical services, including assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, while completing all required documentation like progress notes and treatment plans in a timely manner. Essential duties also involve assessing the level of care for substance use issues, coordinating services to meet client needs, and planning for appropriate discharge.