Mental Health Therapist (ARC)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages.

We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.

Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide direct service for one of our partner agencies (ARC) focusing on clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The Mental Health Therapist will be located at their south campus location in Lake Worth.

Mental Health Therapist Essential responsibilities :

• Identify clients of the ARC who may benefit from individual and / or group therapy.
• Assist in strengthening clients’ abilities to function and / or adapt to or resolve environmental or personal situations or stresses.
• Treat patients across the life span suffering with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, etc.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and evaluate for appropriate DSM-5 Diagnosis.
• Collaborate with JFS Psychiatric team, if needed to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate, when necessary, with colleagues and / or supervisor to analyze and consolidate treatment strategy to provide comprehensive services.
• Conduct initial evaluations (60 min) and follow up therapy sessions (30-60 min) to ensure comprehensive care of patients.
• Organize and lead groups; could include topics such as social skill and managing emotions.
• Available to clients during the day when needed including but not limited to observing group activities and offering in vivo guidance and support.
• Training for ARC employees pertaining to working with clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Identify special needs, problems or high-risk situations with clients to strategize services and to coordinate community services when appropriate.

Devise letters or reports for client advocacy when necessary.

• Formulate clinical documentation to meet expected professional practice as well as accreditation standards and enter into Electronic Health Records System timely and accurately.
• Responsible for ensuring reporting requirements and metrics are met and recorded.
• Attend training to enhance skill level and maintain professional license, including in-services and staff development opportunities within the agency.
• Participate in weekly Staff and Counseling meetings.

Requirements :

• Master’s or higher-level degree from an accredited school in an area of Mental Health required; a valid license in the State of Florida preferred but not required
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and other technologies.
• Problem solving, analytical, communication and crisis management skills are necessary to assist clients and / or caregivers who may be in distress.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

We offer a competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays (Federal and Jewish holidays), Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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