Mental Health Professional II-Delray Beach Behavioral Health

Mental Health ProfessionalA 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 environmentEnsure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulationsCollaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary teamPractice behavioral health care in a community mental health setting and be flexible with frame of appointments set by operations team and leadershipComplete brief clinical interventions as appropriate, including warm-hand offs from primary care within the behavioral health integration model frameworkComplete initial behavioral health assessment and safety risk assessment/triageConduct biopsychosocial assessmentsComplete diagnostic recommendations based on DSM-5 criteriaProvide level of care assessments and recommendations based on assessmentMonitor client progress using subjective assessment and objective metrics, develop and review treatment plans/care plan goals as needed, and facilitate referrals for additional servicesTeach/engage patients, families, and staff on care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniquesProvide individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy using evidence-based approachesMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards to include competency with billing documentationShow full competence in utilizing the EHR and other tele-health platforms after completion of orientation trainingParticipate in regular clinical supervision, case consultation, and continuing educationStrive 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 applicableStay 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 supervisorOther duties as defined by managementAdditional 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.Qualifications: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 modalitiesCompetency of electronic health records (EHR) systems and referral platformsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsBilingual or multilingual abilityCompetence in working with diverse populations and cultural backgroundsSpecialized training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, play therapy, CAP, qualified supervisor, or other modalitiesExperience in specific settings (e.g., schools, inpatient, telehealth, substance useCertification: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 RequiredLicensure:Valid Florida driver's license required.Training:Knowledge of Microsoft applications required. Possesses an intimate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including creating spreadsheets and utilization of its applications and functionsJob info:Job identification 819Job category clinicalJob schedule full timeLocations 200 Congress Park Dr., Delray Beach, FL, 33445, US (on-site)Department Delray Beach Behavioral - CHCAbout us: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: