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Mental Health Consultant

  • Req #: R-0396693
  • Job Category: Behavioral & Social Work Services
  • Location: Tavares, FL
  • Pay Range: $54,766.40 – $101,878.40
  • Location Type: On-site
  • Facility: AdventHealth Waterman

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City:

TAVARES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32778

Job Description:

  • Serve as a consultant and educator on psycho-social aspects of mental health relevant to healthcare workers

  • Provide brief supportive clinical interventions and resource navigation during mental health rounding

  • Deliver immediate crisis intervention during or after critical incidents

  • Lead or participate in Whole Person Care Conferences and moral injury debriefings

  • Facilitate live and virtual group sessions for team member support

  • Ensure safety for individuals presenting at risk of harm to self or others

  • Provide grief support to team members and leaders

  • Maintain community resource networks and collaborate with leadership regarding psycho-social factors affecting employment and well-being

  • Maintain accurate documentation and participate in required trainings and meetings

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Active Learning – Understanding of the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. [Required]• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. [Required]• Advocacy – The ability to advocate on behalf of team members to establish best practices, develop internal resources and community resources to best serve clients needs. [Required]• Ambiguity – Comfort navigating situations and work conditions that lack formal structure. [Required]• Autonomy – Ability to work in a self-directed environment while maining the ability to collaborate with others. Establish self-monitoring and accountability measures to achieve optimal outcomes. [Required]• Clerical Functions – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, file management, designing forms and other office procedures. Mastery of the Microsoft suite of services to enhance work interactions and products. [Required]• Confidentiality – Maintain strict confidentiality to ensure client trust, follow all system policies related to confidentiality and disclosure, Monitor and maintain HIPPA regulations for self and others. [Required]• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. [Required]• Communication – Utilize the written and spoken word to advance understanding and convey appropriate messaging. [Required]• Diversity Sensitivity – Be culturally sensitive to diverse populations and needs. Communicate appropriately to provide a psychologically safe environment of inclusion and belonging. [Required]• Emotional Intelligence – Having self, other and group awareness to understand reactions and respond appropriately to the situation. [Required]• Flexibility – The ability to adapt and change to situations, prioritize resources and time to adjust to shifts. [Required]• Management – Determining the best use of financial, materials and human resources to represent the stewardship values of the organization. [Required]• Multitask- The ability to manage multiple people and projects. [Required]• Professional Knowledge – Working knowledge of best practices in mental health, clinical methodology, adult learning, and community and treatment resources based on age and clinical need. [Required]• Professional Skill – Ability to provide solution-focued theory, cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory. Proven track record in positive client outcomes. [Required]• Regulatory Compliance – Know of applicable regulatory requirements and state and federal laws as they pertain to Patient Safety Organizations, Peer Review, Risk Management and staff compliance and reporting. [Required]• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to serve consumers, living out the organizational service standard to make processes and interactions easy for the end user. [Required]• Stress Management – The ability to positively respond to stressful situations, utilizing techniques to manage self and others. Effectively respond to and interact in a fast-paced environment. [Required]• Time Management – Efficient and effective use of one’s own time. [Required]

Education:
• Master's [Required]

Field of Study:
• in Counseling or Social Work

Work Experience:
• 2+ experience in clinical mental health counseling or social work [Required]• Experience in acute care hospital [Preferred]• Experience in providing clinical coaching and support [Preferred]• Experience working with substance use and mental health disorders [Preferred]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) [Required] OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$54,766.40 – $101,878.40

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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