Mental Health Professional III Licensed

About the role

The Mental Health Professional III role at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital delivers exceptional psychiatric treatment to patients and their loved ones. The position prioritizes patient satisfaction by offering patient-centered and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of psychiatric patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding treatment instructions.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and ability to plan and facilitate individual, group and family psychoeducational and process groups.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and attend treatment planning meetings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge.
• Provide guidance on complex issues and conduct post-discharge follow-up as indicated.
• Facilitate and participate in Community Education, Activities and Support Groups, as appropriate to scope.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Human Services related field (Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or Counseling).
• Advanced educational preparation or experience in the area of clinical practice and/or management.
• Currently licensed as one of the following professionals in the state(s) of practice, according to law and regulation: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCWS), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)*, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)*, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)*, Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW, LICSW)*.
• Must be authorized by the state to provide outpatient psychiatry treatment services to Medicare beneficiaries.
• American Heart Association BLS (within 30 days of hire).
• Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) training required (within 30 days of hire).