Licensed Therapist

Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Licensed Mental Health Practitioner who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.

• Health Insurance (covers mental health)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (STD; LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan (403b)

 As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner your responsibilities will include:

• Engages in hours of direct client services for assigned clients at the rate determined to meet contractual and clinical obligations
• Conducts biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients
• Conducts individual and multi-client counseling activities
• Completes all state and Agency mandated enrollment and outcome documents
• Maintains a current knowledge of psychotherapy and counseling strategies as it relates to mental health
• Participates actively in the certification, service and billing of clients covered by insurance or managed care plans
• Actively participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team for clients receiving other services inside or outside the New Horizons continuum of care

Requirements

New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field
• Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology
• Experience working with mentally ill/emotionally disturbed/chemically dependent populations
•  Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com