Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist

7 days ago


Sarasota, Florida, United States First Step Full time

Job Summary

The Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist provides specialty behavioral health services and consultation to the Department of Children & Families (DCF) Child Protective Investigators and DCF Legal Staff.

About First Step

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions for mental health issues. Our team is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides screening, counseling, crisis intervention, and other interventions as necessary.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary case staffing and interagency staffing.
  • Assists in identifying community services to assist children and families related to mental health issues.
  • Demonstrates skills in assessment of co-occurring disorders presented by clients.
  • Completes and documents assessments, integrated summaries, treatment plans and continuing care/discharge plans, diagnosis in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements:

  • Mastery degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or a related human services field and 5 years of post-master's clinical experience.
  • Florida LMHC or LCSW license required.

Core Competencies:

  • Dependability:
    • Arrives to work on time according to First Step policies.
    • Uses leave time according to First Step policies.
    • Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines.
  • Flexibility & Initiative:
    • Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues.
    • Works different shifts when necessary.
    • Recommends program changes and improvements.
  • Teamwork:
    • Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals.
    • Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees.
    • Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor.
  • Professionalism:
    • Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients.
    • Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client's privacy at all times by following First Step, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations.
    • Adheres to First Step Code of Ethics at all times.


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