Behavioral Health Therapist 1

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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Life-changing work is happening here… Join us!

Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community.

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities.

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people.

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Therapist

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health. Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

Do you believe everyone deserves an amazing life? Do you want to be creative and give people experiencing addiction and mental health challenges opportunities to discover their best life? Do you want to provide care to those living with HIV as they address the impact of addiction and give them a space where mistakes are permitted? Do you love group work?

In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:

• Engage clients and support them in identifying their strengths and challenges
• Work alongside the client to build a plan of action and goals addressing addiction and health
• Develop creative interventions to support plans of action goals.
• Recognize the hierarchy of needs and link clients with services to support overall care
• Facilitate engaging, interactive groups addressing all life areas including physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
• Work with an integrated care team to see all perspectives to meet the client's needs
• Productively challenge, provide support and guide clients in an individual sessions to meet identified goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

• Case Management and Therapy experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience which may include internships, preferred
• Substance abuse treatment or residential setting experience preferred.
• HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred
• Proficient computer skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Stages of Change, Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction
• Must have a master's degree in Social Work, Health or Human Services from an accredited university
• HIV 500
• Valid Florida Driver's license and ongoing proof of insurance required and ability to provide own transportation.

Important Notes

Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening.

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

We at Broward House/AHF believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.