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Aspire Health Center

Behavioral-Health Clinician

Aspire Health Center, Plantation, Florida, United States

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The Behavioral-Health Clinician provides assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, and case coordination for individuals experiencing mental-health and/or substance-use concerns. This role delivers evidence-based treatment, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports clients in developing skills to improve emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive

intakes, mental-health assessments , risk evaluations, and diagnostic formulations using DSM-5 criteria.

Provide

individual, group, and/or family therapy

using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care, etc.).

Develop and implement

individualized treatment plans

and update them regularly.

Deliver

crisis intervention , safety planning, and de-escalation during psychiatric or emotional emergencies.

Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, primary-care providers, and community partners.

Monitor client progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and maintain timely clinical documentation.

Support clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, and peer-support services.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and internal trainings.

Maintain compliance with agency policies, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, state regulations).

Qualifications

Masters degree in

Social Work, Mental-Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy , or related field.

Current state

license or licensure-eligible

(e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).

Experience in behavioral health, clinical assessment, and therapeutic interventions.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and recovery-oriented practices.

Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Certification or experience in specialized areas (e.g., substance use, trauma therapy, children/adolescents, co-occurring disorders).

Familiarity with

electronic health record (EHR)

systems.

Experience in community-based, outpatient, or residential behavioral-health settings.

Core Competencies

Empathy and active listening

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving and crisis-resolution skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Professional integrity and ethical practice

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