Licensed Mental Health Professional

Company: iHire
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: January 5, 2020

Job Description:

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies. At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Location: St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, FL

SHIFT: 40 hours per week (4 - 10hour shifts) with a rotating schedule that include every other weekend

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned client activities appropriate to the designated program.

B. Provides leadership for one or more groups of clients in one phase of the total therapeutic activities program.

C. Evaluates clients' capabilities and prepares recommendations on placement of clients in activity programs.

D. Assists in maintaining administrative and clinical records.

E. Requests supplies and equipment needed for assigned activities.

F. Provides individual instruction for clients as required.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Licensing: Current license in the State of Florida (LCSW, LMFT or LMHC)

Certification: Current CPR certification

Experience: Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs;

have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure

activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment

related to therapeutic activities.

Education: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Other Knowledge/Abilities :

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• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multiple deadlines. Must ensure documents are ready for review well in advance of any deadline.
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "team-player" as this position requires daily coordination with other coworkers.
  
  
  Employment Type: Full Time

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