REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: Tallahassee
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Clinical Team Leader assists the Program Director in the daily operations of Florida Therapy Services, Inc.’s clinical program offices, which offers Community Based Behavioral Health Services to individuals and/or families requiring assessment and intervention strategies; supervises clinical/TCM staff when needed, attends career fairs, visits local Colleges and Universities to recruit new talent, works directly with administrative office staff; works with providers regarding compliance issues, audits files when needed, and assists the program director with documentation and service delivery to ensure that client needs, program goals and contract objectives are effectively met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations via the collection of data about patients through an interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify the cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists, to include functional assessments.
• Promotes the company’s reputation and attractiveness to new candidates.
• Recruits and speaks with local Universities/Colleges to attract suitable candidates for positions such as Targeted Case Managers, Bachelor Level Practitioners, Master Level Therapist, and more.
• Coordinate discharge and transition of patients.
• Coordinate emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services.
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.
• Maintain and generate necessary clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations. Participates in agency training as required.
• Attends all scheduled supervision and internal/external meetings as required.
• Assists in the resolution of patient complaints or issues and answers patient’s questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Assists in training, monitoring, and supporting clients for the Telemedicine program.
• Communicate regularly with clinical providers and program directors regarding compliance items. Assists in supervising program staff including staff meetings and case consultations when needed. Assists with staff training and development.
• Assists in assigning cases to program staff and oversees service delivery.
• Assists in reviewing and monitoring case files for both internal and external quality assurance standards.
• Conducts clinical chart reviews, peer reviews and client satisfaction surveys as required.
• Manage provider caseloads as needed.
• Manage coordination of service delivery between providers and internal/external contracts/consumers under the supervision of Program Director. (Schools, ALF’s, DCF, Child Welfare, etc.)
• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures. Participates in agency training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Clinical Social Worker, Registered Mental Health Counselor, or Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern preferred. Master’s degree in one of the following areas is required: Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Services field. Ability to work under the supervision of Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have an active cell phone.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.)
• 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively.
• Understand application processes of HER and Telemedicine.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Use a computer with access to basic applications including, but not limited to, Word and Excel. Must check FTS e-mail regularly throughout the day.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs, and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children, adults, and families, abuse, neglect, and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Leadership ability to manage challenges and oversee employees.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
• Strong team-building skills.
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques Strong leadership skills.
• Possess creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including, but not limited to, Word and Excel. Ability to use the EHR platform.
• Ability to use the FTS telemedicine platform.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Bachelor’s level practitioner will assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate, and ensure necessary services are provided; conduct psychosocial evaluations, conduct functional assessments provide community based or in-home services to clients; assist individuals by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals, and providing needed information, service, and treatment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations via the collection of data about patients through interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Conduct functional assessments.
• Coordinate discharge and transition of patients.
• Coordinate emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.
• Maintain and generate necessary clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations. Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
• Training in the treatment of behavioral health disorders, human growth and development, evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, basic counseling and behavior management interventions, case management, clinical record documentation, psychopharmacology, abuse regulations, and recipient rights.
• Work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs, and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children, adults and families, abuse, neglect, and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including, but not limited to, Word and Excel.
• Ability to use the EchoVantage EHR platform.

Department: Referrals Department, Panama City Corporate Office

Reports To:                        Referrals Department Supervisor

Classification:                    Employee, Non-Exempt

Scope of Position: Processing all incoming calls received seeking services from all referral sources, not limited to the client themselves. Fulfills client needs, resolves issues and ensures client satisfaction. 

RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES

• Appointments, scheduling and registration.
• Identifies specific patient needs to determine appropriate appointment type, location and urgency.
• Obtains necessary demographic and insurance information and enters data into the EHR system.
• Verifies insurance coverage and other related data with third party carriers or Medicaid for scheduled appointments.
• Determines if patient requires language interpretation, facilitates scheduling of services.
• Communicates clear instructions and education related to scheduled services, location and time.
• Provide patients with all required information regarding appointments and payment policies (e.g. medical records, parking, cash policies, anticipated charges, cancellation policy).
• Make reminder calls two days prior to appointments.  When appropriate, re-verify insurance eligibility, upload results to client chart.
• Maintain the appointment list documenting results of appointments to provide the results to Supervisor (No Show, Opened, Rescheduled or Cancelled).
• Several time during the day log-In to referral telephone line, listening to referral telephone messages and response to the calls on a timely manner in coordination with other coworkers.
• Check ALL E-mails for referral messages from clinics and respond in a timely manner.
• Update referral sources on status of referrals by mail, telephone or email when required.

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist Supervisor with weekly Referral count report by tallying the number of unworked referrals for each clinic location as needed.
• Send No Show letters and No Contact referral letters when appropriate.
• Maintain waiting lists as needed.
• Maintain provider availability schedule matrix for each clinic location.
• Utilize the EHR system's tracking tool.
• Enter therapist’s active client therapy appointments when notified to avoid double booking of intake appointments.
• Attend all scheduled meetings with supervisor when necessary and assist in additional duties as needed.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities and agency training as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of clerical/office experience.  Previous medical office experience with a background of insurance knowledge and 3 years of experience preferred.  High school diploma or GED equivalent is acceptable as educational requirement.

Requirements

• Must maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with clients and others in a friendly and professional manner.
• Must check FTS E-mail throughout the day and respond promptly.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information in the EHR system.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to be an effective team player in office setting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent telephone and E-mail etiquette.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to Word and Excel.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when talking on the phone.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

Department: Panama City

Reports To:    Nurse Manager

Classification:  Employee

Scope of Position:

Provides direct patient care to clients with behavioral or emotional disorders under supervision of a licensed clinical professional and established protocols of FTS. Perform basic patient education and data gathering activities.

Essential Functions

• Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary.
• Perform nursing assessments on all psychiatric and medication management appointments.
• Obtain and record patients’ weight, blood pressure, medical history and assess reason for patient visits.
• Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administer medication injections as needed.
• Answer incoming calls from patients regarding medication questions and concerns.
• Maintain and stock inventory of clinical supplies as appropriate to the nursing position.
• Evaluate and maintain documentation in patient’s chart.
• Monitor patient’s medication and medication compliance.
• Assist office staff with preparation of charts and paperwork for psychiatric appointments.
• Assist doctor(s) with treatments, special tests and procedures.
• Review patient charts, assist patients with checking in at front desk.
• Educate clients regarding their medication regimen, medication side effects and other health-related issues.
• Verify all physicians’ orders.
• Protect client files by ensuring charts are returned to Medical Records Clerk when being used outside of the chart room.
• Prepare recommendations for scheduled case reviews related to continued treatment; termination or client referral.
• Prepare discharge summaries.
• Perform utilization and referral as needed.
• Copy, scan, fax and perform other clerical duties as needed to perform job.
• Assist office staff occasionally in answering incoming telephone calls, take and deliver messages promptly when needed.
• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with supervisor when necessary.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.
• On call to assist with coverage for Answering Service

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational/technical training in Nursing. Must be registered in good standing with FL Department of Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Requirements

• Complete Medicare Fraud and Abuse training upon hire, and annually thereafter.
• Must obtain 2 hours each of CPR, Aggression Control, Domestic Violence, and HIV/AIDS training within first six months of hire and maintain every two years.
• Complete a Baker Act course annually.
• Complete E-mail Etiquette and Consumer 101Training upon hire.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Ability to be an effective team player in office setting.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for patient care.
• Excellent stress and time management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a friendly and compassionate manner.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Scope of Position: Diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors medication side effects and participates in the treatment team process.

Essential Functions

• Completes Psychiatric Evaluations.
• Prescribe and direct medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Examine and review diagnostic test on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorders.
• Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.
• Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
• Documents patient's progress in progress notes as patients are seen.
• Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or parent/guardian with review of the Patient Medication Education for each medication.
• Obtains or reviews patient’s and/or parent/guardian's signature on the Consent To Treatment With Psychotropic Medication upon admission, or change/addition of prescription.
• Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.
• Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
• Consults and advises the clinical staff and Program Director as necessary.

• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist. Prior experience in community mental health field desirable. Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Must have and maintain a current Florida Physician License.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain professional malpractice coverage.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Scope of Position: Diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors medication side effects and participates in the treatment team process.

Essential Functions

• Completes Psychiatric Evaluations.
• Prescribe and direct medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Examine and review diagnostic test on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorders.
• Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.
• Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
• Documents patient's progress in progress notes as patients are seen.
• Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or parent/guardian with review of the Patient Medication Education for each medication.
• Obtains or reviews patient’s and/or parent/guardian's signature on the Consent To Treatment With Psychotropic Medication upon admission, or change/addition of prescription.
• Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.
• Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
• Consults and advises the clinical staff and Program Director as necessary.

• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist. Prior experience in community mental health field desirable. Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Must have and maintain a current Florida Physician License.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain professional malpractice coverage.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Scope of Position: Diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors medication side effects and participates in the treatment team process.

Essential Functions

• Completes Psychiatric Evaluations.
• Prescribe and direct medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Examine and review diagnostic test on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorders.
• Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.
• Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
• Documents patient's progress in progress notes as patients are seen.
• Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or parent/guardian with review of the Patient Medication Education for each medication.
• Obtains or reviews patient’s and/or parent/guardian's signature on the Consent To Treatment With Psychotropic Medication upon admission, or change/addition of prescription.
• Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.
• Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
• Consults and advises the clinical staff and Program Director as necessary.

• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist. Prior experience in community mental health field desirable. Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Must have and maintain a current Florida Physician License.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain professional malpractice coverage.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Scope of Position: Diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors medication side effects and participates in the treatment team process.

Essential Functions

• Completes Psychiatric Evaluations.
• Prescribe and direct medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Examine and review diagnostic test on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorders.
• Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.
• Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
• Documents patient's progress in progress notes as patients are seen.
• Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or parent/guardian with review of the Patient Medication Education for each medication.
• Obtains or reviews patient’s and/or parent/guardian's signature on the Consent To Treatment With Psychotropic Medication upon admission, or change/addition of prescription.
• Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.
• Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
• Consults and advises the clinical staff and Program Director as necessary.

• Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. Degree; Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist. Prior experience in community mental health field desirable. Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Must have and maintain a current Florida Physician License.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain professional malpractice coverage.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Licensed Therapist will assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services are provided; provide community based or in-home services to clients; assist and counsel individuals by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information, service and treatment, provides individual and family therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs.
• Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follow up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; make recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related Human Services field. Minimum of one year related experience providing therapy to at risk children and families. Professional Florida license in Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology in good standing.
• Must hold active license.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete CFARS and FARS training upon hire.
• Complete two hours each of HIV/AIDS Awareness, Aggression Control/Conflict Resolution, and CPR training within the first six months of contract date and every two years thereafter.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

NOW HIRING LICENSED THERAPISTS in our PENSACOLA; MARIANNA; TALLAHASSEE and locations!

FULL-TIME AND CONTRACT POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

Scope of Position: 

Provides direct patient care to clients with behavioral or emotional disorders under supervision of a licensed clinical professional and established protocols of Florida Therapy Services. Perform basic patient education and data gathering activities

CMA - Vocational/technical training as a Certified Medical Assistant.   Must be registered in good standing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

LPN - Vocational/technical training in Nursing.  Must be registered in good standing with FL Department of Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Both position – Current CPR certification.  Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Provide comprehensive case management for adults, children or adolescents and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function within the community. Link client/parents/guardians to mental health treatment services utilizing a holistic approach with individuals, groups, siblings or families. Involves a broad range of training and development activities and quality documentation of services provided.

Essential Functions

• Provide assessments (bio-psychosocial), service plan development, linking and coordination of services, reassessment and follow-up, and monitoring of services, and caseload consultation, and other services as required.
• Issue authorizations for services.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of the highest quality and consistent with agency standards, rules and regulation, and Medicaid. Complete required assessments, service plans and progress notes. 
• Communicate with identified community partners including but not limited to ADM, DCF, DJJ, CMS, etc. and attend case closure or conference staffings.
• Assess patients, evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and progress made by client, participate in patient treatment planning and case review with patient care providers.
• Document all client encounters and contacts made on behalf of clients.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled case management meetings.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field and have a minimum of one year of full time or equivalent experience work with persons with serious emotional disturbances or;
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and three years full time or equivalent experience working with persons with serious emotional disturbances.
• Required to be registered with the Florida Certification Board and have either a CBHCM Certification (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Certification) or a CBHCM P Certification (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Certification – Provisional).
• Knowledgeable of available resources in the service area for persons with serious emotional disturbances; and comply with federal and state statutes, rules, directives and policies that affect the target population.

Requirements

• Complete Medicare Fraud and Abuse training upon hire, and annually thereafter.
• Complete two hours each of Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Aggression Control/Conflict Resolution, and CPR training within the first six months of contract date and every two years thereafter.
• Complete Quality Assurance trainings within the first six months of contract date, and renew as needed.
• Complete annual TCM trainings to satisfy AHCA training requirements set forth in the CTCM Handbook.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity in target population.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Now Hiring Targeted Case Managers in our Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Marianna locations!

Job Type: Full-time or Independent Contractor

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Licensed Therapist will assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services are provided; provide community based or in-home services to clients; assist and counsel individuals by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information, service and treatment, provides individual and family therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs.
• Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follow up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; make recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related Human Services field. Minimum of one year related experience providing therapy to at risk children and families. Professional Florida license in Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology in good standing.
• Must hold active license.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete CFARS and FARS training upon hire.
• Complete two hours each of HIV/AIDS Awareness, Aggression Control/Conflict Resolution, and CPR training within the first six months of contract date and every two years thereafter.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing boards.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

FULL-TIME AND CONTRACT POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Provide comprehensive case management for adults, children or adolescents and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function within the community. Link client/parents/guardians to mental health treatment services utilizing a holistic approach with individuals, groups, siblings or families. Involves a broad range of training and development activities and quality documentation of services provided.

Essential Functions

• Provide assessments (bio-psychosocial), service plan development, linking and coordination of services, reassessment and follow-up, and monitoring of services, and caseload consultation, and other services as required.
• Issue authorizations for services.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of the highest quality and consistent with agency standards, rules and regulation, and Medicaid. Complete required assessments, service plans and progress notes. 
• Communicate with identified community partners including but not limited to ADM, DCF, DJJ, CMS, etc. and attend case closure or conference staffings.
• Assess patients, evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and progress made by client, and participate in patient treatment planning and case review with patient care providers.
• Document all client encounters and contacts made on behalf of clients.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled case management meetings.
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field and have a minimum of one year of full time or equivalent experience work with children with serious emotional disturbances or;
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and three years full time or equivalent experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances.
• Required to be registered with the Florida Certification Board and have either a CBHCM Certification (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Certification) or a CBHCM P Certification (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Certification – Provisional).
• Knowledgeable of available resources in the service area for children with serious emotional disturbances; and comply with federal and state statutes, rules, directives and policies that affect the target population.

Requirements

• Complete two hours each of Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Aggression Control/Conflict Resolution, and CPR training within the first six months of hire date and every two years thereafter.
• Complete Quality Assurance trainings with the first six months of hire, and renew as needed.
• Complete annual TCM trainings to satisfy AHCA training requirements set forth in the CTCM Handbook.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity in target population.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

Now Hiring Targeted Case Managers in our Panama City, Pensacola and Marianna locations!

Job Type: Full-time or Independent Contractor

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Master Level Therapist will assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services are provided; provide community based or in-home services to clients; assist and counsel individuals by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information, service and treatment, provides individual and family therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs.
• Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate.
• Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follow up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; make recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services
• Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations.
• Participate in agency training as required.
• Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology.
• Comprehensive therapy skills with children, adults and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Services field. 
• Master’s degree other than in the related fields must have completed graduate level coursework in at least four of the thirteen content areas: human growth and development; diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology; human sexuality; counseling theories and techniques; group theories and practice; dynamics of marriage and family systems; individual evaluation and assessment; career and lifestyle assessment; research and program evaluation; personality theories; social and cultural foundations; counseling in community settings; and substance use disorders.
• Minimum of one-year professional experience in providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete CFARS and FARS training upon hire.
• Complete Medicare Fraud and Abuse training upon hire, and annually thereafter.
• Complete two hours each of HIV/AIDS Awareness, Domestic Violence, Aggression Control/Conflict Resolution, and CPR training within the first six months of contract date and every two years thereafter.
• Complete Quality Assurance trainings within the first six months of contract date and renew as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Must have active cell phone at all times.
• Must check FTS e-mail at least once daily.
• Must meet standards of Level I and Level II criminal background screening in accordance with FL Statutes (F.S.) 435.04 and (F.S.) 408.809.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract