Behavioral Health Provider/LCSW

Covid-19 Protocol: 

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Health Care Center for the Homeless dba Orange Blossom Family Health requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HCCH/OBFH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Position Summary: 

Responsible for assessment and treatment of individuals with mental, emotional, social or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other related drugs. Activities may include individual, group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. Services may be provided in varied settings at varied times, including in-office, clinical exam rooms, off-site collaborative sites, permanent supportive housing (PSH) homes, during homeless street outreach (encampments, streets, shelters, etc.). Ensures compliance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations. Position will participate in Quality Improvement activities as needed.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Provide mental health screenings and initial assessments to medically‐referred and other clients.
• Provide short‐term, structured, evidence‐based psychotherapy as part of an appropriate treatment plan, both face-to-face and via telehealth. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.
• Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care and community resources as needed.
• Work closely with Psychiatric Nurse Practioner for case consultation and medication management.
• Provide clinical therapeutic services to patients, including individual and group therapy and coordination of treatment for participants with co-occurring disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and services provided to each client.
• Participate in and/or facilitate team meetings.
• Work to meet patient needs effectively and resolve individual barriers through follow‐up, advocacy, and collaboration with OBFH staff and other community service providers
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

 Requirements:

• Masters Degree from accredited program in Social Work or related field. 
• Active license in the State of Florida (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) 
• Experience working with the homeless, substance abuse, and mental diagnosis. 
• Must have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. 
• One year experience in a health care setting providing direct care
• Knowledge or Integrated Behavioral Health in Community Health (preferred)
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County regulations for FQHCs (preferred)
• Clean driving record, ability to drive company vehicle(s) as needed. 
• Covid Vaccine Required