Mental Health Counselor
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: CAN Community Health, one of the nation's largest
providers of HIV Services, has an exciting opportunity for a Mental
Health Counselor for our Sarasota, FL clinic.We are looking for
someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals
impacted by HIV and other infectious diseases. You will become part
of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and
Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent schedule,
competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a
retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We
have received recognition in 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best
Non-Profit to Work for Award.CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All
potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment
drug screen upon job offer. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is
preferred for this position.Salary Range: $65K to $75K based upon
education level, background, and experience. You can find out more
about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org.
Apply Today!Job Title: Mental Health Counselor Date Prepared:
03.17.21Status: Exempt EEO: Revised: 12/16/2022 Statement of
Purpose: This position is responsible for providing psychosocial
evaluations, individual, couples, family and/or group therapy to
all CAN Community Health mission patients and our community
partners.Essential Functions: Mental Health CounselorDiagnose and
treat mental health disorders using evidence-based treatment
modalities.Collects data about patients through interview, case
history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques;
evaluates data to identify cause of problems and to determine
proper therapeutic approach or referral to other resources.Creates
individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and
circumstances.Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling
and adjust treatment plans as necessary.Provides therapeutic crisis
intervention as required. Collaborate with other staff and
multidisciplinary team members to perform clinical assessments and
develop treatment plans. Documents therapy visits and all
encounters in a timely manner in the electronic medical records
system. Maintain up-to-date client and program records as required
by funders and agency.Evaluates patient progress and makes
individual modifications.Act as a client advocate to coordinate
required services. Guide clients in the development of skills and
strategies for dealing with their problems. Counsels' patients,
individually or in group sessions to assist them in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Modify
treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with
changes in patient's status. Follows all safety protocols and
maintains client confidentiality.Accurately completes and submits
billing documentation for each patient encounter.Adheres to ethical
and legal standards of professional practice.Refers patients to
outside specialists or agencies when necessary.Contributes to CAN
Community Health clinics by accomplishing related tasks as
needed.Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc's mission
and values and follows its policies and procedures.Ensures
confidentiality is maintained by entire team regarding
patient/client information in accordance with HIPAA, professional
and departmental standards.Secondary Tasks: Mental Health
CounselorAttends and participates in Behavioral Health team
meetings as appropriate.Attends and participates in
Interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.Assists in
composing, evaluating, revising, and implementing Behavioral Health
policies.Pursues professional development training.Performs all
other job-related duties as
assigned.Requirements:Education/Professional: Mental Health
CounselorMaster's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or
related field.Current with all state licensing requirements,
including LCSW, LMHC and LMFT.Three years of direct clinical
practice providing therapy in a medical clinic, hospital, or
private practice.Experience working with co-occurring populations
(HIV, chronic health conditions, mental health, and substance
use.)Competencies: Mental Health CounselorLeadershipStrategic
Thinking/Problem SolvingResults DrivenCommunicationInterpersonal
SkillsDecision MakingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Mental Health CounselorKnowledge of mental health counseling
principles, techniques, and their applications.Excellent
communication and listening skills.Ability to build rapport
quickly.Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.Ability
to utilize problem-solving techniques.Knowledge and skill working
with diverse populations.Knowledge and skill working with word
processing, email, and electronic medical record systems.Ability to
work with minimal supervision.Ability to research projects.Open to
direction, suggestions, and commitment to get the job done.High
comfort working in a diverse environment.CAN Required Trainings:
Mental Health CounselorGeneral Orientation HIPAA Sexual
HarassmentViolence in the Workplace Health Stream Courses (as
assigned)HIV 104, 500, & 501Work Environment: Mental Health
CounselorThis job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, audio visual, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
and fax machines. Physical Requirements: Mental Health
CounselorNeat, professional appearance.Sedentary- Exerts up to 10
lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly in lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise
move objects. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve
walking or standing for brief periods of time.Requires expressing
or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory
acuity.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Mental Health
CounselorThis position may require additional time above normal
operating hours and on occasion weekend work.Other Duties: Mental
Health CounselorPlease note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. Responsible To: Director of Behavioral
Health ServicesPI200719608
Keywords: CAN Community Health, Sarasota , Mental Health Counselor, Healthcare , Sarasota, Florida
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