Mental Health LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Outpatient Therapist) to join its clinical care team. This position provides outpatient therapy services in support of the clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. This position diagnoses, assesses and treats mental health and psychological disorders in adults, children and adolescents at the Department's outpatient psychiatry center location.

Provides direct outpatient care to adult, child and adolescent patients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Acts as an independent licensed provider in a competent, capable and professional manner that exemplifies current standard of care and practice in therapy. Develops and updates treatment plan to help patients meet their goals during current standards of practice.

Communications and coordinates care with other internal and external providers and care teams as necessary. Documents in electronic medical record in a timely manner following standards of care; Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.

Responsible for academic advising and related activities. Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelor's degree or Master's degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content. Bachelor's degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.