Earn $28/hour, plus 4 weeks vacation, 10 calendar holidays (including 1 floating holiday), 24 hours personal time, and up to 80 sick days. Supervision available for licensure!

POSITION: Therapist

LOCATION: Miami, Broward, Treasure Coast and Palm Beach Florida

SCHEDULE: Non-Exempt

• We are looking for an applicant who is willing to work with the youth/families at a time that suits the youth and family needs on a flexible schedule. This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position.

JOB OBJECTIVE:The Therapist is responsible for providing individual and family therapy sessions to assigned clients. Therapeutic services are provided in accordance with active prior authorization time frames, are consistent with eligibility criteria and are medical necessity.

FUNCTIONS:

• Provides the highest quality of care to the clients served

• Provides therapy services in accordance with Medicaid/funders, COA standards, agency policies and procedures, the Professional and Ethical guidelines of the respective field and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Provides treatment services either in the community (i.e.; home, school, etc.) and/or outpatient clinic as indicated on each client’s treatment plan

• Demonstrates ability to connect, empathize, and show dedication to serving children, adolescents, young adults, and their families

• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment in accordance with the client’s treatment plan and subsequent treatment plan reviews, using appropriate clinical intervention

• Ensures client receives frequency of services as needed per his/her level of functioning

• Maintains an excellent working knowledge of current practices of the profession, including but not limited to an extensive working knowledge of the current DSM edition

• Provides a minimum of 12 client contact hours therapy sessions per week for a maximum of 29 hours per week

• Ensures that documentation (to include but not be limited to progress notes, timesheets, treatment plan reviews, CFARS, FARS) is completed and submitted within given deadlines and in accordance with Medicaid/funders, COA standards, professional codes of ethics, internal policies and procedures, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulation

• Completes documentation that is timely, accurate, thorough, individualized, and clinically sufficient for each client seen using agency approved forms and/or systems

• Ensures/verifies that all appropriate consents and authorizations have been signed by client and/or legal guardian(s), as appropriate

• Reviews progress towards treatment goals with clients and their families

• Develops, implements and documents appropriate discharge planning with all clients

• Fulfills mandatory obligations of reporting abuse and neglect and complies with agency policies and procedures regarding these instances

• Maintains client confidentiality and the security of Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Attends court hearings, with prior approval and when necessary

• Performs all agency activities, job duties and responsibilities and related agency activities with respect and appreciation for the persons served, including the diversity of cultures, traditions, and practices

• Performs other duties, as assigned
  

• Master Level Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology. Must be eligible for or have State of Florida License or Registered Intern status. If not licensed or registered as an intern, must become registered within 90 days of hire date.

• Experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues.

• Knowledgeable in areas of child development, family functioning, child abuse and neglect and resistant clients.

• Experience in collaborating with other disciplines and services.

• Strong ability to effectively communicate information both orally and written in one-to-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.

• Strong ability to listen and develop good rapport with clients.

• Bilingual – English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred

• Strong clinical thinking and therapeutic knowledge, experience providing individual/group/family counseling

• Valid FL Driver’s License required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle with passengers

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to complete word processing tasks including responding to e-mails and completing computerized documentation

• Ability to walk up and down stairs inside/outside
  

As a full time benefits position, staff is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.

From: Cayuga Centers