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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- School Health Initiative has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Therapist to work in Miami.
The Therapist provides a full range of therapeutic care as prescribed by the University and federal policies and procedures in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Moreover, the Therapist demonstrates familiarity with a variety of assessment techniques including methodologies and skills training. An employee in this position relates and interacts well with patients relative to their age specific, physical, and psychosocial needs.
Core Responsibilities:
Interviews, evaluates, and assesses the needs of patients, and develops treatment plans.
Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary service teams to ensure implementation of coordinated psychosocial serves as it relates to program participants’ needs.
Prepares progress notes, reports and correspondence.
Maintains case records confidential.
Conducts ongoing individual, groups, and family counseling sessions with patients.
Completes psychosocial evaluations, assesses psychological disorders, prepares comprehensive clinical summaries, and makes treatment recommendations.
Interprets psychological or psychiatric case information from patients interviewed and from medical or psychiatric sources.
Assists with the recordation of data and statistics.
Serves as program liaison to collaborating service providers, the courts, and treatment centers.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Deliver culturally competent, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to students in school settings.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with students, families, and school personnel.
Document clinical findings and maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized education plans (IEPs) or behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as appropriate.
Collaborate with school and community emergency services when needed.
Assist in the development and implementation of mental health promotion activities, such as classroom presentations, wellness workshops, or school-wide campaigns.
Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA, FERPA, and professional licensure requirements.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies and funding agency requirements.
Other job-related duties as needed.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H7
