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Job description

The Mary Welsh Foundation has an immediate need for a mental health counselor for our rapidly growing office. We are a non-profit mental health organization. We provide counseling, medical and psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults. We have five locations in the Tampa Bay Area. Our collective experience enables us to offer effective outpatient individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and couples to heal under the care of our outstanding clinical team. We are person-centered in our approach and are seeking a counselor that is compassionate, ethical and responsible and in the field to help heal others.

Job Summary

· Counselor shall be responsible for weekly reporting of patient/client counseling sessions and services in a timely manner.

· Counselor shall be responsible for weekly invoicing for payment and payroll.

· Counselor shall be responsible for maintaining the guidelines within the fee-for-service contract, which will be renewed each year.

Duties

The Counselor:

· Must be familiar with and always comply with HIPPA rules and regulations.

· Must see the client on a timely basis as determined by the level of care, i.e., weekly, bi-weekly and if required more than one week.

· Must write a clinical note within 48 hours of meeting with the patient/client.

· Maintain accurate records of the meetings.

· Refer the patient/client for medication management via the company’s protocol.

· Confer with the psychiatry department for the continuity of care.

· Communicate issues in a timely manner with any concerns regarding the timely submission of paperwork and/or patient care.

· Attend any meetings required for clinical training and updates.

· When conducting telehealth, the therapist/counselor must always comply with HIPPA rules and regulations.

· Must comply with the company Handbook.

The candidate must have a master's degree in counseling, social work and/or marriage and family therapy. An intern license is acceptable while the candidate is preparing for full licensure. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract; Group Counseling preferred.

Pay: Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

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