Licensed Mental Health Cnslr - Peds ID

Classification Title:

Licensed Mental Health Cnslr

Job Description:

• Provides mental health services including counseling and individual, family, and group therapy.
• Participates in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Performs Psychosocial Evaluations/Assessments for all assigned patients on caseloads.
• Designs and implements individual treatment plans, providing a range of clinical and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the family’s values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture. Collaborates with family members in developing intervention goals and service plans.
• Routinely attends mandatory staff and Division meetings, Grand Rounds and other necessary trainings.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures, state and federal regulatory requirements including OSHA, Infection Control, CLIA, HIPAA, UF Disclosure Tracking System, Medicaid Guidelines and general safety.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs (Clinical Effectiveness Group)
• Maintains a caseload of 50 plus patients and maintains at least 30 weekly units.
• Completes required documentation for weekly billings within 48 hours.

Expected Salary:

$69,000 to $72,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field. All State of Florida requirements met for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with two years post-degree supervised experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of mental health services in a Medicaid Community Based Outpatient Setting and/or Inpatient Unit.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of Community Behavioral Health Serves.
• Working knowledge of HMO's, Medicare, Medicaid, PPO and third-party payors.
• Working knowledge of computers and computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be eligible for a Medicaid Provider Number.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes.