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Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics
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Job No: 526897
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29091200 - MD-PEDS-GENERAL
Job Description The Department of Pediatrics is looking for passionate Licensed Mental Health Counselors to join our General Pediatrics Team. This position will provide psychosocial assessments, preliminary diagnoses, and evidence based psychotherapeutic treatments, as well as case management support planning and consultation, for a wide range of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Assist families in coping with their child's mental health challenges and in partnering with treatment team members, including medical providers in General Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide direct, evidence-based psychotherapy services and interventions to patients and families.
The incumbent will document assessments, continuing treatments, and further treatment planning in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
The incumbent will screen and assess complex mental health needs of patients and their families, including identifying strengths and weaknesses, services, and financial constraint.
The incumbent will provide rapid response to emergency needs of complex patients and families using evidence-based interventions to stabilize and resolve crisis situations.
The incumbent will provide assistance with the development of linkages with providers and community services that will enable patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.
The incumbent will participate in weekly administrative staffing meetings to review new patients, patients in treatment, and treatment planning and coordination.
The incumbent will assure that referrals to access community resources and support toward optimal outcomes are made in a timely manner and will follow-up on such referrals.
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 annually; commensurate with 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
Social worker with a masters degree or doctorate from an accredited school of social work
Counselor with a masters degree in counseling
Psychologist with a masters degree or doctorate in clinical psychology
Other professional license to provide counseling and psychotherapy services accredited by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Additional Licensing and Experience
LCSW with active State of Florida license
LMHC with active State of Florida license
2-3 years full time clinical counseling experience
Instructions to Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time limited position.
This requisition will be used to fill multiple lines.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed every seven days.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Application Link To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526897
Our Commitment The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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Job No: 526897
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29091200 - MD-PEDS-GENERAL
Job Description The Department of Pediatrics is looking for passionate Licensed Mental Health Counselors to join our General Pediatrics Team. This position will provide psychosocial assessments, preliminary diagnoses, and evidence based psychotherapeutic treatments, as well as case management support planning and consultation, for a wide range of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Assist families in coping with their child's mental health challenges and in partnering with treatment team members, including medical providers in General Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide direct, evidence-based psychotherapy services and interventions to patients and families.
The incumbent will document assessments, continuing treatments, and further treatment planning in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
The incumbent will screen and assess complex mental health needs of patients and their families, including identifying strengths and weaknesses, services, and financial constraint.
The incumbent will provide rapid response to emergency needs of complex patients and families using evidence-based interventions to stabilize and resolve crisis situations.
The incumbent will provide assistance with the development of linkages with providers and community services that will enable patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.
The incumbent will participate in weekly administrative staffing meetings to review new patients, patients in treatment, and treatment planning and coordination.
The incumbent will assure that referrals to access community resources and support toward optimal outcomes are made in a timely manner and will follow-up on such referrals.
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 annually; commensurate with 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
Social worker with a masters degree or doctorate from an accredited school of social work
Counselor with a masters degree in counseling
Psychologist with a masters degree or doctorate in clinical psychology
Other professional license to provide counseling and psychotherapy services accredited by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Additional Licensing and Experience
LCSW with active State of Florida license
LMHC with active State of Florida license
2-3 years full time clinical counseling experience
Instructions to Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time limited position.
This requisition will be used to fill multiple lines.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed every seven days.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Application Link To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526897
Our Commitment The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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