Position Summary:

Provides a full range of assessment, consultation and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders, for identified clients including Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Court ordered and admission evaluations, Group Therapy, and/or Individual therapy, Services are provided at the agency specific site

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients.
• Assessments are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures relative to frequency, documentation and timeliness
• The Intake Assessment is an integrated, longitudinal, strength-based document, reflecting a recovery-oriented process, and utilizing both mental health and substance abuse diagnostic tools such as the SASSI.
• Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, increases client sense of safety and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information in a trauma informed manner.
• Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client.
• Written treatment plans are developed with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable.
• The treatment plan should contain be strength-based, with Recovery/Resiliency based treatment recommendations.
• Conducts individual, group and family counseling activities as required.
• All clinical activities are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares written documentation for each service conducted.
• Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at a ration of 6 to every 8 hours worked
• Maintains caseload of up to 25 clients

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
• Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of two three years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field, preferably both.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.