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: 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.

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:

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