Social Worker - LCSW - Per Diem

Description

About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

Are you passionate about giving back to the community?  Alpert JFS is looking for a social worker - LCSW or LMHC who has a broad-based experience in psychotherapy to provide direct services for agency clients including individuals, couples, groups and families. 

• Per Diem schedule
• Opportunity to work out of one of our three locations: West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach or Palm Beach Gardens.    

  Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in strengthening clients’ abilities to function and/or adapt to or resolve environmental or personal situations or stresses.
• Treat patients across the life span suffering with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, etc.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and evaluate for appropriate DSM-5 Diagnosis.
• Collaborate with staff Psychiatrist, if needed to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct initial evaluations (60 min) and follow up therapy sessions (30-60 min) to ensure comprehensive care of patients.
• Collaborate when necessary with colleagues, supervisors or staff psychiatrist to analyze and consolidate treatment strategy to provide comprehensive services.
• Identify special needs, problems or high-risk situations with clients to strategize services and to coordinate community services when appropriate. Devise letters or reports for client advocacy when necessary.
• Formulate clinical documentation to meet expected professional practice as well as accreditation standards.
• Maintain client payment accounts and address any billing questions with proper agency staff and with client when necessary. 

Requirements

• Master’s or higher-level degree from an accredited school in an area of Mental Health and a valid license in the State of Florida.
• 2+ years of experience as an independently licensed clinical therapist: LCSW, LMHC or PsyD/PhD (Telemedicine experience preferred).
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and other technologies such as Microsoft Office.
• Problem solving, analytical, communication and crisis management skills are necessary to assist clients and/or caregivers who may be in distress. 
• Commitment to provide services in-person when needed at one of our three locations .

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Drug Free Workplace