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A Mental Health Professional (MHP) will provide evidence-based assessments of a therapeutic service to individuals, couples, and/or families experiencing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges. The MHP will bring clinical expertise, cultural competence, and a commitment to client-centered care in support of our mission to promote mental wellness and resilience.  The MHP will perform this work with a multidisciplinary healthcare and social care team within integrated care settings, collaborative care settings, and mental health settings. 

This position Requires Licensure in Mental Health, Psychology and/or Social Work.

Essential Functions:

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed therapeutic environment 
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations 
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team 
• Will practice behavioral health care in a community mental health setting and be flexible with frame of appointments set by operations team and leadership 
• Complete brief clinical interventions as appropriate, including Warm-Hand Offs from primary care within the behavioral health integration model framework 
• Complete initial behavioral health assessment and safety risk assessment/triage 
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments   
• Complete diagnostic recommendations based on DSM-5 criteria 
• Provide level of care assessments and recommendations based on assessment 
• Monitor client progress using subjective assessment and objective metrics, develop and review treatment plans/care plan goals as needed, and facilitate referrals for additional services 
• Teach/engage patients, families, and staff on care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques. 
• Provide individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy using evidence-based approaches 
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards to include competency with billing documentation 
• Show full competence in utilizing the EHR and other tele-health platforms after completion of orientation training 
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and continuing education 
• Will strive for quality metrics and productivity targets set by leadership. Will also participate in quality improvement by escalating challenges and solutions in current location of work. 
• Follow policies and procedures set forth by the administration as applicable 
• Stay current with developments in clinical best practices and licensing requirements. 
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and community outreach programs as needed. 
• Attend required meetings set forth by the supervisor 
• Other duties as defined by management 

Additional Notes:

Hours and locations may change based upon business needs or unforeseen emergency situations.  Availability for coverage outside of set schedule if needed.  May be required to perform emergency duties including but not limited to; working in Red Cross Shelters, and responding to man-made or natural responses to threats or disasters, among others. Additionally, incumbents are required to perform emergency response and management duties for Palm Beach County   Will be cross-trained/scheduled to work in the Clinic, on the phone, and/or on a mobile crisis outside of your primary duties. Manager will assign primary location and hours upon hire   

Additional Duties:

This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.  Management of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill in gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services such as nine community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which serve everyone regardless of ability to pay; school health teams in 172 public schools; a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program; a rural, public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center; an award-winning skilled nursing center; a ground ambulance program for Health Care District patients needing a higher level of care and the county's Trauma Agency, which ensures quality outcomes within the county's trauma system and leads initiatives to prevent traumatic injury. 

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace. 

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an E-Verify participating employer and will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

This role may require Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance. As required under House Bill 531, applicants may review AHCA's education and awareness information at the following link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/  

Education: 

Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field required.

Experience: 

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities 

Competency of electronic health records (EHR) systems and referral platforms 

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 

Bilingual or multilingual ability 

Competence in working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds 

Specialized training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, play therapy, CAP, qualified supervisor, or other modalities 

Experience in specific settings (e.g., schools, inpatient, telehealth, substance use

Certification:

Current Florida state licensure or registered as an LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or equivalent (Associate-level licenses may be considered with supervision) 

BLS (Basic Life Support)  from American Heart Association Required

Licensure:

Valid Florida driver's license required.

Registrations:

N/A

Training:

Knowledge of Microsoft applications required. Possesses an intimate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including creating spreadsheets and utilization of its applications and functions