Adolescent Program Coordinator

Overview

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services, minutes away from Orlando in Maitland and Winter Park, Florida, treats individuals ranging from children and adolescents to adults. We offer programs for psychiatric issues, chemical dependency issues, and dual diagnosis. The therapeutic environment is serene and homelike, with a team of highly-qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, professional nurses, social workers, therapists and psychiatric attendants who uphold the organization’s reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve behavioral health problems.

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in behavioral health care, committed to providing high-quality care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and work to build healthy communities through healthy individuals and sound relationships with families, friends, neighbors and peers.

This position is responsible for providing clinical services in the form of planning, groups, and assessments in collaboration with the Program Director. It involves carrying a small caseload of patients while maintaining ongoing adherence to the treatment team's direction of patient care and clinical oversight from a licensed therapist (if not licensed). It also provides general assistance with oversight of daily milieu-related needs and activities and works with the Program Manager/Program Director related to programming changes or improvements.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree in mental health related field.

• Experience: One year of experience in a mental health setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Positive leadership skills, excellent resident interaction and milieu management skills are required.

• License/Certification: Licensed or licensed eligible through the state of Florida in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling.

• Skills: Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Demonstrates emotional stability and dependability. Must have a good driving record. Verification of absence of criminal record on local, state and federal levels. Demonstrate effective clinical skills.

• Physical Requirements: Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50) pounds.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match