Mental Health Counselor at Nemours in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

Primary Function
Assessment and treatment in diagnosing and treatment planning for either referral or brief intervention therapy through our On Demand Tele-Mental Health program. Responsible for assisting the patient and family in adjusting to the child's diagnosis and treatment plan. Also assists the family in maximizing utilization of the health care system and links them with the appropriate services necessary to meet their needs.

Employee should be familiar with modalities in psychological treatment of anxiety, depression, behavior disorders with children and adolescents. Bilingual in Spanish, not required, but preferred. Employee will receive education and training for the primary function of the position and will also receive supervision from other mental health providers.

Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues for supervision as needed. Collaborates with community organizations who they are referring patients to seek care. Knowledgeable around case management and referral coordination.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Previous experience in hospital or mental healthcare setting is preferred.