Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Details

Job Location:

Marathon – 3000 41st Ocean 1 – Marathon, FL 33050
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $30.00 – $30.00 Hourly
Job Category:
Nonprofit – Social Services

Provides a full range of assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Co‑Occurring Disorders, including Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Court‑ordered evaluations, Baker Act Assessments, Brief Behavioral Status Exams, and Drug Court. Services are provided at the agency‑specific site.

• Engage in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at a rate of 115 hours per month.
• Conduct intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients.
• Perform assessments in accordance with the Centers’ standards, policies, and procedures relative to frequency, documentation, and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain a written treatment plan for each client; ensure it is strength‑based, recovery‑oriented, and developed with client participation.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling activities as required.
• Prepare written documentation for each service conducted in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately complete and submit all regulatory and reimbursement forms within required time frames.
• Maintain Service Activity Logs with progress notes attached on a daily basis.
• Document all clinical services in accord with licensing, Medicaid, CARF standards, and agency policy.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Complete all orientation and mandated training activities, including e‑learning courses, within required time frames.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Certification as a CAP or MCAP in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; preference to those currently certified.
• Licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; preference to those currently licensed.

• Graduation from an accredited master’s program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.

• Two to three years of related work experience in Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse, preferably both.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary team members.
• Organization, interpretation, and communication of data in a comprehensive manner.
• Network with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and ability to develop and maintain client rapport.
• Understanding of generally acceptable clinical assessment procedures.
• Proficiency in psychotherapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Seeking Safety, and the CCISC (Comprehensive, Continuous, Integrated, System of Care) Model.
• Maintain confidential files and records; working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.
• Knowledge of West Care Mission, goals, and values; incident reporting; HIPAA, professional ethics, consumer rights, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with West Care services and programs.
• Understanding of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender, and sexual orientation issues in prevention, intervention, and treatment.
• Respect for individuals’ cultural and ethnic values in interactions.
• Articulate a working definition of trauma, understand its impact, and recognize re-traumatization.
• Demonstrate high dependability, good attendance, and flexibility.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, produce productive work time, and exhibit integrity.
• Establish effective working relationships with consumers, co‑workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to agency safety procedures.
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