Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Position Summary

Person in this position is responsible for the delivery of individual, group, and family counseling services and completion of documentation required for the clinical record including, but not limited to, the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP), psychosocial assessment, daily notes, and weekly reviews. The role also includes crisis intervention and de‑escalation of situations to ensure safety for all parties, assessment of crisis situations, and recommendations to direct care staff for consistent and appropriate responses.

• Develop a comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessment that includes the patient’s problems, strengths, preferences, cultural, religious, and ethnic background and implications for the care plan.
• Respond to calls in the community within 60 minutes 24/7.
• Orient patients and families to the facility, its services, its service limitations, and patients’ rights.
• Complete safety planning over a dedicated crisis phone line.
• Participate in development of individualized patient care plans.
• Complete required assessments, evaluations, and Baker Acts when appropriate.
• Complete mandatory documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations.
• Facilitate the social and psychological well‑being of patients and their families.
• Mediates issues that arise among patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate visits by facility mental health providers and make resident referrals.
• Plan discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Involve the entire facility in meeting patients’ psychosocial needs.
• Ensure that all shift duties are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with West Care procedures.
• Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patient’s strengths, resources, and need for additional resources.
• Assist other West Care staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially regarding confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from DCF.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain West Care’s vehicle insurance.
• Will comply with any new vaccination requirements issued by local, State, Federal, or funders during tenure.

• Two (2) years of experience in behavioral‑health crisis services.
• Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health‑care setting, working directly with individuals is preferred.
• Familiarity with Miami‑Dade County.
• Graduation from an accredited master’s program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

• Must hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage‑Family Therapist in good standing.

Work is primarily performed in a professional office/residential setting. Some outdoor activities and travel may be required.

Essential physical requirements include mobility and physical activity, standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, use of computer and telephone systems, and the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations with approved de‑escalation techniques. Essential mental requirements include the ability to collect and analyze complex data and verbal information, work with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels, and handle work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.