Clinician

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide assessments, treatments, psychotherapy, case management, and referrals to a broad range of persons served, including those who are in crisis, severely mentally ill, those dealing with substance use issues and/or are co-occurring. Individual, group and family therapy are available forms of treatment. Persons served may range from children through adulthood. Support and education are provided to significant others of persons served as well.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a human service-related field. Active Florida License (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) or working towards licensure is desired. Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues. Strong computer skills relevant to electronic health record documentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES :
Maintains a professional working relationship with all persons served including a demonstrated commitment to person centered care and recovery-oriented approaches to care.
Establishes a positive, trusting rapport with persons served. Responsible for assessing and treating mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
Complete thorough comprehensive assessments for adults and children, as scheduled and/or needed.
Development and implementation of recovery-focused service plans, which include measurable objectives stated in appropriate terms.
Provide evidence-based brief and solution-focused individual, marital, family, and/or group therapy.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, per agency standards.
Effectively communicate with related community service organizations to include presentations to the community, assigned.
Respond to crisis situations as needed.
Average caseload is based on program and statutory requirements.
Able to meet standard agency expectations, based on an annualized target.
Refer persons served to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, as needed.
BENEFITS:

21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
3 mental health days per year
12 paid holidays per year
health, dental, vision, life insurance
403(b) retirement plan
student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
growth opportunities

Adheres to the Lightshare Mission and Pillars:
Compassion

(show empathy and genuine care for the well-being of our colleagues, the people we serve and our community)
Acceptance

(create an environment where everyone feels valued and included and foster creativity through the richness of our differences)
Respect

(treat every individual with dignity, courtesy and consideration, value the opinions and contributions of others)
Empowerment

(take ownership of your work, seek growth opportunities to reach your full potential and actively contribute to our success)
Stewardship

(responsibly manage the resources and assets entrusted to us).
CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates Dependability:
• Arrives to work on time according to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery policies.
• Uses leave time according to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery policies.
• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines.
Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:
• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues.
• Works different shifts when necessary.
• Recommends program changes and improvements.
Demonstrates Teamwork:
• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals.
• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees.
• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
Demonstrates Professionalism:
• Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served.
• Recognizes the rights of persons served; and will protect persons served privacy at all times by following Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations.
• Adheres to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery Code of Ethics at all times.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which Lightshare operates.