The Director of Clinical Services serves as the director of all clinical aspects of Project LIFT’s mental health treatment program. This position provides and handles all aspects of individual therapy, treatment planning, case management, client advocacy, counseling and crisis intervention. Direct Patient Care: 25%, 5 patients per week/direct relationship; remaining effort devoted to leadership, people management and process development, etc.
The specific duties will include:
Master’s degree or higher in mental health field. Must possess a license from the State of Florida Mental Health Professions Licensing Board that allows for the independent practice of Clinical Services. Acceptable licenses are: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist, LCSW or LMFT or Clinical Psychologist. Must maintain a professional license and stay current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid and unrestricted. Three years supervisory experience preferred.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to sit at a desk and use a computer. The employee is required to stand and walk. The noise level in the work environment varies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the employee must able to lift up to minimum of 25lbs, able to work in non-air conditioned environment and to stay on feet for extended periods of time. The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
