Mental Health Specialist, FSU PrimaryHealth at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist, FSU PrimaryHealth Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 61629 Department College of Medicine | Florida Medical Practice PlanFSU PrimaryHealth™2911 Roberts Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310Responsibilities Responsible for providing direct psychotherapy for individuals, groups, marital couples, and families. Provides appropriate referrals and consultations with other agencies and organizations as necessary. Trained and comfortable seeing childrenand adults.Assist with Medicaid and other payer source enrollments and help client understand their health insurance benefits. Maintain current directory of community resources in anticipation of the needs of the client to assist with referrals to healthcare resources and resources for assistance with social determinants of health. Track patient in appropriate electronic medical record or registry.Conduct screening and risk assessment interventions as they relate to mental health. Identify needs of clients and connect them to resources in the community. Advise for the patient and coordinate behavioral health treatment with primarycare and behavioral health providers and consult and participate in the care plan of the patient. Educate provider, patient and family on behavior health issues and substance use disorders including symptoms, relapse prevention, stress reductionand healthy lifestyle choices. Design appropriate health interventions using evidence-based treatment.Participate in peer review and quality improvement efforts designed to optimize the efficacy of services provided. Attend and participate in COM professional and administrative committees as they relate to FMPP clinical practices. May conductcase presentations, special projects and other related assignments as assigned. Actively participate with other medical staff in implementing approved policies and procedures.Work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary setting, which may include Psychiatrists, nurses, ancillary staff, social workers, and health and wellness units and programs. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to discuss cases as part of the team. May serve as a supervisor to students.Responsibilities Responsible for providing direct psychotherapy for individuals, groups, marital couples, and families. Provides appropriate referrals and consultations with other agencies and organizations as necessary. Trained and comfortable seeing children and adults.Assist with Medicaid and other payer source enrollments and help client understand their health insurance benefits. Maintain current directory of community resources in anticipation of the needs of the client to assist with referrals to healthcare resources and resources for assistance with social determinants of health. Track patient in appropriate electronic medical record or registry.Conduct screening and risk assessment interventions as they relate to mental health. Identify needs of clients and connect them to resources in the community. Advise for the patient and coordinate behavioral health treatment with primary care and behavioral health providers and consult and participate in the care plan of the patient. Educate provider, patient and family on behavior health issues and substance use disorders including symptoms, relapse prevention, stress reduction and healthy lifestyle choices. Design appropriate health interventions using evidence-based treatment.Participate in peer review and quality improvement efforts designed to optimize the efficacy of services provided. Attend and participate in COM professional and administrative committees as they relate to FMPP clinical practices. May conduct case presentations, special projects and other related assignments as assigned. Actively participate with other medical staff in implementing approved policies and procedures.Work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary setting, which may include Psychiatrists, nurses, ancillary staff, social workers, and health and wellness units and programs. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to discuss cases as part of the team. May serve as a supervisor to students.Qualifications Master's Degree or higher.One of the following valid FL licenses is required prior to hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification issued by a certifying agency, or the ability to obtain prior to hire. Post-job offer, but prior to hire, the following will be required:Documentation of current PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test as performed by a qualified physician, reporting negative results within the past six months.Documentation of physical examination completed by a qualified healthcare provider/physician within the past six months.Within 30 days of hire, the candidate must provide:Documentation of Tetanus immunization within 10 years.Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccine or positive antibody titer.Preferred Qualifications Experience providing counseling to adults and children.University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!Learn more about our university and campuses.FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.Considerations This is an A&P position.This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.