Substance Abuse Therapist/Case Manager/Florida Recovery Center/ Days/ Full-Time - UF Health

Overview:Function effectively as a Florida Chapter 397 qualified professional or Florida license-eligible psychotherapist in substance use disorders and as a member of the FRC interdisciplinary, physician-led team specializing in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders and their families. Manage all aspects of assigned caseload including initial and ongoing assessment of clinical needs, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, develop and implement patient and family engagement strategies, anticipate and prevent early withdrawal from treatment, foster good long-term recovery outcomes, coordinates discharge/follow up care. Initiate, facilitate and manage communication with referral source professionals and other collateral professionals involved in assigned cases, as delegated, including referring physicians, therapists, monitoring programs, attorneys, EAPs, judges and probation officers, etc. Perform effectively as an individual, group and family therapist under clinical supervision. Develop and provide therapeutic and educational activities utilizing individual, family and group modalities. Provide on-call coverage and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other therapists. Assures patient's rights are protected including HIPPA and CFR 42 confidentiality. Writes and sends high quality and timely reports to collateral professionals as authorized by the patient. Develops and implements comprehensive discharge plans/continuity of care plans in concert with FRC treatment team and collateral professional. Documenting patient care in accordance with ASAM, hospital standards, and other accrediting standards. Work with a high degree of professionalism and independence. Participate productively in individual and group clinical supervision, demonstrating consistent professional growth.Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Masters or Ph.D. in a mental health related field required. Non-licensed individuals must have a minimum of one year of clinically supervised experience, with preference in substance abuse disorders or co-occurring disorders. Supervised clinical internship during graduate school qualifies towards the one year. Experience working in addictions and/or behavioral health co-occurring disorders is recommended. Computer skills required. Recovery professional must have a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety immediately preceding and concurrent with hire date.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'Licensure/Certification/Registration:If qualifying as a licensed mental health professional, must possess Florida license in mental health field as a LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or Clinical Psychologist. If non-licensed, must be license-eligible in the State of Florida.