Benefits:

Training & development

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

Mental Health Resource Center, a comprehensive not-for-profit mental health and social services provider and Joint Commission accredited organization, is currently seeking an Inpatient Counselor for the Children and Adolescent Unit (CCSU) at our Northside facility.

The Inpatient Counselor conducts initial and on-going assessments of patients on the Child/Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) to ensure the provision of individualized treatment and services. The Inpatient Counselor provides individual, group and family therapy sessions on functional, social, personal, and educational topics and performs trauma and additional assessments as recommended by the Psychiatrist or APRN.

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions to CCSU patients and families.

Provides individual and group training on functional, social, personal and psycho-educational skills to patients.

Completes patient documentation in a timely, accurate manner.

Completes bio-psychosocial assessments.

Develops and updates treatment plan and treatment plan reviews.

Documents progress towards fulfillment of treatment plan goals and objectives.

Documents all services provided in patient medical record.

Gathers and documents collateral data.

Ensures services and treatment are individualized to each patient and take into consideration diagnosis, needs, age and culture of the patient.

Reports on the content of Family Therapy sessions.

Assesses and monitors for risk, symptoms of trauma, and indications of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms.

Obtains consents and releases of information when indicated.

Qualifications

In order to be considered, candidates must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field from an accredited university or college (a related Human Services field is defined as one in which 30 hours of course work includes the study of human behavior and development) and Valid Florida State Registered Intern (IMH, ISW or IMT) required with 90 days.

Previous mental health experience with adult population preferred.

Valid Florida License (LMHC,LCSW or LMFT) preferred.

Certification in CFARS preferred.

Inpatient Counselor candidates are required to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing risks and emergencies and responding appropriately. In addition, the ideal candidate will enjoy a fast paced environment and knowing that what they do positively impacts the community.

Inpatient Counselors must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals. This position requires individual and group interaction with patients on a locked unit.

Position Details

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm/ Adult Unit/ MHRC North

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.