Master's Level Therapist/Bartow, FL/1774, 1863, 1914/DR

Master's Level Therapist/Bartow, FL/1774, 1863, 1914/DR This member of the multidisciplinary team has training in one of the mental health professions (social work, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology) and clinical skills and experience in assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, and providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program participants and families with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the clinical supervision of the Program Manager. This member functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to the OnTrack program, a self-contained integrated multidisciplinary team providing compressive, intensive, community-based treatment to adolescents and young adults who are within two years of experiencing the onset of non-affective psychosis. In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect. Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting. Ability to show respect to others. Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors. Ability to report to work with clean hygiene. Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards. Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work. Ability to communicate with others. Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions, including on-call as required. Provide individual, family and group therapy for an assigned group of people including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans; provide the individual with the support necessary for symptom management; ensure immediate changes are made in treatment plans as persons' needs change; educate and support persons' families; and advocate for persons' rights and preferences. Complete all daily progress notes in Credible and assessments in a timely manner as mandated in the program policies and procedures. Participate in the completion of a comprehensive assessment of all program participants admitted to the program. Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process. Provide on-call crisis intervention as assigned Document persons' progress to maintain a permanent record of person's activity according to established methods and procedures Participate in weekly staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings. Conduct needs assessments. Engages in safety planning and wellness management planning with participants. Conducts clinical assessment to determine the participant's level of social functioning and substance use via a shared decision making (SDM) framework. Provides Social Skills Training, Substance Abuse Treatment, Behavioral Activation, Coping Skills Training, and Psychoeducation. Provides psychoeducation regarding first episode psychosis (FEP) and the goals of the program. Provides supportive therapy. Qualifications Education Master's degree in one of the core Behavioral Health Sciences or in an equivalent Master's program. Experience Prefer experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, and experience providing therapy to children and adolescents. Training Complete all PRC required trainings Knowledge and Skills Strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with Team approach. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for person's rights and personal preferences in treatment. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Credible and Intranet, EHR Safety Equipment Universal Precautions Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rules and Regulations Life Safety Equipment (Fire Extinguisher) Transportation Must have a valid Florida driver's license and clean driving record. Must carry and maintain $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide proof of coverage. Machines, Tool, and Equipment Used Computer Telephone Fax EHR Physical Requirements Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb stairs, and ambulate safely throughout the community. As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization Supervisory Relationship(s) The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location. EEO Statement One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peace River Center