Family Therapist - Delray Beach

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Delray Beach, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Why You Will Love Working With Us!

At Lifeskills South Florida, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for mental health disorders and behavioral health conditions.

Since everyone has different experiences with mental health disorders, mental health therapies must be equally as unique to address those diverse needs. Working with qualified doctoral level clinicians at Lifeskills gives individuals the opportunity to develop personalized mental health treatment plans that address their needs and help them take the next step in their recovery.

Our team's foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment - Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team, and our team is committed to our clients!

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Exemplifies our 5 Star Service to clients, team members, referents, and families.
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs.
• Assists in identification of treatment / contract goals, completing the initial psychosocial assessment.
• Responsible for maintaining contact with the assigned client's referring / outpatient therapist during the course of the client's stay and the family when / if appropriate.
• Completes and updates treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Assist in providing clinical updates to the insurance company's Case Manager.
• Meets with clients two to three times weekly, to help explore identified issues and behaviors in relationship to current symptoms.
• Leads and participates in group meetings, meals and other activities in the milieu.
• Provides comprehensive understanding of current behaviors and relational dynamics while using a variety of therapeutic modalities.
• Attends the weekly team meetings and share observations, comments and important information about clients with the treatment team and provides input into the development of the weekly schedules for all of his / her assigned clients.
• Responsible for proper charting and ensuring that all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in meal / snack supervision as assigned and attends special occasion activities for the clients.
• Assists with discharge planning, including a written discharge summary and obtaining referral sources and necessary support systems once the client is discharged.
• Preforms other activities and appropriate responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications

What We Are Seeking / Education and Experience

Position requires a Master's Degree, PhD, PsyD, EdD, licensed or working toward license (MFT, LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) in the state of Florida. Position requires a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferably with clients with mental health and substance use disorders, strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Other Requirements

Position requires a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Skill Competencies

What we offer

Lifeskills South Florida provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Lifeskills South Floridareserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."