Licensed Therapist -Outpatient BHP

Job Description

Banyan Health Systems has been serving Miami-Dade and Broward Counties since 1970. We provide quality, individualized care to each of our patients. Our system of integrated health services brings together specialized psychiatric care, primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and an extensive program of residential and outpatient substance abuse & behavioral health services under one umbrella. At Banyan Health Systems, we believe when individuals are healthy and strong, our communities are better for it.

We are currently looking for individuals who share our mission of integrating primary and behavioral health care while providing access to all individuals. We focus on providing quality and compassionate care in order to assist our patients in living their best life. We are dedicated to the endless pursuit of excellence and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect.

If you share these beliefs and want to join us to make a difference, please take some time to read the post below.

Behavioral Health Professional (Therapist) :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complete assessments give written diagnostic impression and development treatment plan. (within 30 days of admission)

Plan activities that will help client achieve therapeutic goals in conjunction with client, family member(s), treating psychiatrist, case manager, depending client’s needs.

Prepare and maintain all appropriate paperwork including treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, prior authorizations requests, progress notes, FARS, contact logs, discharge summaries, any outcome measures required by State or funding sources and weekly / monthly reports.

Communicate family and other community agencies on behalf of clients.

Attend and participate in all training activities, staff meetings and supervision.

Required to possess CPR / First Aid certificate of training or obtain it within six months of hire.

Prepare, coordinate and lead client’s scheduled activities.

Maintains certification and / or licensure for field (i.e. registered intern requirements, CEU requirements).

Will be trained and learn to use the current data / clinical computer program necessary to perform billing and clinical documentation.

Keeps records up to date of all interventions and submits documentation weekly as assigned.

Follows all regulations and policies of the program, Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families.

Perform other duties as assigned by program director and / or clinical supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

BHP Licensed : A Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts or BHP Licensed includes :

1. Clinical social workers licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S

2. Mental health counselors, licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.

3. Marriage and family therapists licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.

4. Psychologists licensed in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S.

5. Certified master’s level addiction professions who are certified by the Florida Certification Board

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, write and speak in English; Spanish (or other languages) helpful. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Banyan Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.