Clinician PT

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? At Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), you’ll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Joining our team means contributing to a well-respected organization with over a century of service to the South Florida community, rooted in the values of compassion, inclusivity, and resilience. Our team members find purpose in empowering individuals and families through meaningful programs and initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to be part of an organization that values your contributions and promotes a culture of unity and support, JCS is the place to be.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

• Provide a full range of mental health and counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families to ensure maximum client benefit
• Provide culturally sensitive services to young children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a focus on supporting individuals with histories of trauma and those identifying as LGBTQ+, in assigned offices, schools, and via telehealth
• Ensure all services are delivered with strict adherence to confidentiality regulations and with full respect for client rights and dignity
• Track and report service statistics and client outcomes as required for program evaluation and compliance
• Comply with requirements for EHR (electronic health record) documentation based on policies and procedures
• Utilize evidence-based interventions (i.e. CBT, TF-CBT, MI) and best practices to address client’s presenting issues
• Independently schedule clients
• Clinician must maintain a flexible workweek, be available for evening appointments until 8pm (at least twice a week) Monday-Thursday
• Provide weekly sessions for clients on caseload, and discharge clients as appropriate
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical records while adhering to compliance standards and regulations, including licensing and accreditation standards, and agency policy and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: ensuring intake packet and consent forms are complete; completing Biopsychosocial Assessment with clinical summary to support diagnosis; develop Treatment Plan Goals in collaboration with Client and/or parent/guardian and 90-day Treatment Plan Reviews; complete progress notes within 24 hrs. of session; complete Termination/Transfer Summaries within 15 days of case closure/transfer
• Review “Caseload Tracking Form” weekly to ensure tasks and case record requirements are adhered to
• In response to monthly chart audits, make corrections as required, and review with supervisor
• Clinicians meet with their supervisors weekly to review caseloads, discuss factors affecting service delivery or performance, and utilize their professional expertise, clinical judgment, and discretion to assess, diagnose, and treat clients effectively
• Clinician has to maintain valid license to practice, may participate in JCS’s monthly in-service trainings to obtain free CEU’s, and complete as assigned all agency-required trainings.
• Meet agency expectations of clinical quantitative and evaluative standards

Outreach Activities:

• Participate in panel and/or speaking engagements as needed

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is the foremost non-profit, human services agency whose mission is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values. Founded in 1920, JCS delivers exemplary social services through compassionate and comprehensive programs that help people stay healthy and productive.

JCS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or veteran status.

JCS strictly enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances and alcohol on company premises, during work hours, or while representing the company. Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required as part of our commitment to a drug-free workplace.

All Full-Time staff members are required to attend and work from start to end, JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events, which are typically held on Sundays and/or evenings. These events are essential to our organizational culture and participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, it helps to set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions.

**Please be advised, if selected for this position, you will be required to submit to a level II background screening through the DCF Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

• Master’s degree, required
• LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC in the state of Florida, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with required specialization in supporting those with trauma/abuse histories, and gender and identity-related issues
• Knowledge evidence-based therapy modalities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar working with EHR software
• Able to collaborate with other disciplines and service providers
• Ability to exercise good judgment and demonstrate good boundaries
• Knowledge of cultural issues and demonstrates ability to be sensitive to the range of clients served by the agency
• Bi-lingual, required: English/Spanish
• Must have a reliable source of transportation and a valid Florida Driver’s License with proof of insurance in accordance with agency requirements and have the ability to travel within Miami-Dade County