Overview The Licensed BH Clinical Specialist develops and implements individualized treatment plans, observes and documents client response to interventions, and provides therapeutic support for patients and their families (mediation, locating resources, and providing mental health education). The Licensed BH Clinical Specialist plays a leading role on the patient’s integrated treatment team serving as the initial contact for individuals admitted, through completion and discharge of the Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program. Responsibilities Prepares intake screening interviews and psychosocial assessments and diagnostic formulations for use in treatment and discharge planning, and Level of Care (LOC) considerations. Confers with members of the professional clinical staff throughout all patient treatment processes. Demonstrates an advanced level of psychosocial, crisis intervention and addiction/recovery assessments and services and knowledge and expertise in the use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) 5, established standards of professional and ethical practice, Florida Mental Health statutes, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Confers with patients (and family/other supports) to identify treatment needs and develop individualized treatment and discharge plans. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality outpatient addiction recovery/behavioral healthcare, based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, cultural and safety criteria appropriate for each patient’s developmental stage. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) in order to coordinate treatment plans, discharge planning, LOC determination, community referrals. Provides individual, group, and family therapy for patients in order to achieve identified therapeutic goals. Documents patient assessments, treatment progress notes, social service and discharge planning interventions in the medical record. Determines the patient’s transportation resources; access to stable housing; access to medications; access to aftercare appointments and refer patients to appropriate services with complete instructions for follow up care, and makes contact with referral source to provide information to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Maintains a referral source database, including outpatient Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists, other mental health/substance abuse providers, housing, vocational and recreational resources, etc. in order to provide the least restrictive, appropriate referral. May conduct utilization review responsibilities: including providing all relevant clinical information to insurance companies for patient certification and continued stay in PHP/IOP/Outpatient Treatment. All other duties as assigned by department. Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health/Mental Health Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in Mental Health and Substance Abuse/Addiction Recovery is required. Preferences: FL Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) FL Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC Additional Information: Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern license is required to obtain FL license for Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor within 2 years of employment. Level 2 DCF Background Screening required upon hire. BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of employment. Completion of WELLE training (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) within 90-days of hire.