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Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist
Borinquen Medical Centers 4.2
Social work internship job in Miami, FL
Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami, FL and is seeking to hire a full-time Outreach Specialist. Responsible for informing the community and creating awareness about Borinquen Medical Centers (BMC) services, including: substance use, mental health, HIV prevention, and prevention education on the risks of substance misuse, HIV/AIDS, and STDs. The Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist also conducts outreach in high-risk areas to recruit participants for testing and BMC services, provides needed linkages to service provision for individuals with mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring disorders, and participates in the coordination and facilitation of presentations to educate the community about our services.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Project Director and Behavioral Health Lead Navigator in SAMHSA annual reports, continuation applications, etc. for Behavioral Health Department.
Assist Project Director and Behavioral Health Lead Navigator with integration of behavioral health services and communication between disciplines (psychiatrists, physicians, APRNs, LCSWs, LMHCs, etc.).
Attend weekly staff meetings, Behavioral Health Department meetings, and BMC general staff meetings.
Communicate effectively with supervisor regarding caseloads, issues regarding supervision, and leave requests.
Conduct street and community outreach during working hours, including some nights and weekends as needed.
Assist Project Director and Behavioral Health Lead Navigator in the creation, scheduling, and presentation of education sessions/groups for HIV, STD awareness, mental health, Life Skills, substance use, and other BMC services.
Distribute preventive materials including safe sex kits, condoms, and flyers.
Educate target population, newly diagnosed HIV persons, and others about BMC's available services, treatment options, and assist with linkages to services.
Engage and educate individuals aged 13 and up in risk-reduction discussions.
Ensure all certifications required for your position remain active and that updated copies are submitted for your employee file.
Ensure data collection is completed in a timely, accurate and consistent manner, including HIV and STD testing, follow-up questionnaires, and others.
Make home visits and reach out to individuals that are high risk, hard to reach, and/or present an adherence problem to treatment.
Navigate coordination and expedite services and linkages to additional wrap around care.
Perform behavioral screenings and assessments including GPRA, questionnaire data, demographic data collection instruments, pre-post training assessments, and surveys of partners and staff.
Assist Project Director and Behavioral Health Lead Navigator in performing periodic review of performance measures to assess progress toward goals, inform program development, and enable fine-tuning of implementation strategies.
Present at internal departmental meetings and educate BMC staff about programs and services
Provide HIV, hepatitis, and STD testing and counseling.
Provide program with community referrals, providing name and location of available van and outreach sites.
Recruit participants for all Behavioral Health programs, HIV/hepatitis/STD testing, and prevention services.
Work with the Marketing Department to create campaigns and projects for social media.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Behavioral Health and/or Behavioral Health Program Managers.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum High School Diploma, or equivalent.
Outreach experience.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English or Haitian-Creole/English).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Valid FL driver's license in good standing.
HIV/AIDS 500-501 from DOH.
$26k-40k yearly est. 3d ago
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Behavioral Health Associate-PRN
Acadia Healthcare Inc. 4.0
Social work internship job in Boca Raton, FL
Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate, at Wellness Resource Center! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you! This is a PRN position, working hours as assigned to cover facility needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
At Wellness Resource Center we specialize in providing services to adults struggling with substance use disorders, mental health, and associated co-occurring disorders in an inpatient and outpatient basis.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* 1 year or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
SCHEDULE/JOB STATUS:
* PRN- As needed.
* Looking for a flexible schedule.
PAY:
* Starting at $16
* Shift Differentials are applied as well
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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$16 hourly 4d ago
Child Life Specialist
Nicklaus Children's Health System 3.9
Social work internship job in Miami, FL
*Bonus available for qualified candidates
Works under the supervision of leadership and Child Life team to assist the child and/or family in their adjustment to hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan by providing pre/post procedural/surgical teachings, emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and medical play to enhance understanding. Collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and administer an individualized plan of care, adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Job Specific Duties
Assists the patient/family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan.
Provides educational interventions using developmentally appropriate explanations.
Offers emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and engages in medical play to enhance patient understanding.
Provides Child Life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families.
Covers caseload thoroughly and prioritizes patients based on the Association of Child Life Professional's guidelines for the standard of care; plans & organizes daily routine; meets deadlines for assigned projects.
Develops a productive work environment that incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback.
Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family within the integrated healthcare system based on their needs.
Identifies & addresses the learning needs for patients/families; identifies inhibitors to learning process & readiness to learn; adjusts teaching strategies based on age, ethnic & gender issues.
Interacts in a cooperative manner within the healthcare team to support and contribute to the shared patient/family focused care goals through professional communications techniques.
Utilizes a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking to effectively deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care.
Utilizes clinical decision making processes to achieve desired patient/family outcomes.
Conducts formal and informal developmental assessments of psychosocial needs of patients and families within 24 hours of consult.
Serves as backup preceptor for practicum students and intern students once hours set by the Association of Child Life Professionals and competencies are met.
Serves as unit preceptor for new hires within the Child Life department if competencies are met.
Provides support and collaborates professionally with Child Life Activity Assistants.
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
CCLS - Certified ChildLife Specialist required within 1 year of hire
American Heart Association AED - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Completion of Child Life internship following the Association of Child Life Professionals current standards (if candidate has validated Certification from the ACLP, then this requirement will be waived)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child developmental theory, professional child life principles and experience- based knowledge.
Basic knowledge of procedures, illnesses, injuries, and other related events on a nursing unit.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate when delivering Child Life services.
Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.
$44k-80k yearly est. 2d ago
Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LMHC) - Per Diem
Alpert Jewish Family Service 3.9
Social work internship job in West Palm Beach, FL
Alpert Jewish Family Service is looking for a Per Diem Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW/LMHC) to work with our collaborative team of professionals. Our Licensed Mental Health Therapists have a broad-based experience in psychotherapy and provide direct service for agency clients including individuals, couples, groups and families. We have offices in Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency's mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.
Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
Requirements
Master's or higher-level degree from an accredited school in an area of Mental Health and a valid license in the State of Florida.
2+ years of experience as an independently licensed clinical therapist: LCSW, LMHC or PsyD/PhD (Telemedicine experience preferred).
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and other technologies such as Microsoft Office.
Problem solving, analytical, communication and crisis management skills are necessary to assist clients and/or caregivers who may be in distress.
Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace
Social work internship job in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Summary of Responsibilities
A Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) works under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Manager, providing community-based behavioral health services to individuals with psychiatric illness, substance use issues and/or co-occurring disorders. The BHP must be open and willing to work with culturally and gender diverse groups and individuals to facilitate goals of self-efficacy. This position requires a high degree of self-initiative and motivation. The schedule is flexible, as determined by the person served' s needs and may include early morning, evening or weekend appointments. The position may involve services provided in the designated BHS clinic, driving to persons served homes or various locations within the community where services are provided (if services are offered on-site according to the program and funding source.) It may include telehealth services utilizing both audio and visual communication with individuals. BHPs provide individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, initial assessments to determine level of care, treatment planning, case presentations, presenting psychoeducational information to individuals regarding diagnosis, symptoms, medications, relapse prevention and safety planning. The BHP provides services to both children and adults. The position also includes participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and supervision, treatment plan reviews, developing aftercare treatment and all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Primary focus is on providing comprehensive clinical services and therapy which includes biopsychosocial assessments, screening and placement for level of care, diagnosis, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, brief interventions utilizing evidence-based care and tools and educational counseling services to a caseload of person's served consisting of adults and children.
•Community- based mental health services which includes services in the persons served home, school or community location in addition to office and telehealth clinical services.
•BHP Licensed Psychotherapists are expected to complete the Certificate of Professional Initiating Involuntary Examination form for any individual meeting Baker Act criteria in their presence.
•BHPs and mandatory providers are expected to adhere to all Florida mandatory reporting laws in addition to but not limited to child abuse and elderly abuse.
•Complete all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation and all agency formats/standards
•Maintain on-going relationships with community agencies and function as a liaison with identified individuals/organizations
•Participate in community education/activities program presentations as required
JOB DESCRIPTION
•Participate in on-going improvement and utilization review activities as well as BHS scheduled training, meetings, and clinical supervision sessions
•Adhere to training requirements of BHS
•Utilize the current data/clinical computer program (Electronic Health Records System) necessary to perform billing and clinical documentation
•Provide services that are medically/clinically necessary
•Continually assess for potential risk of crisis, suicide, self-harm and/or homicide.
•Collaborate with individual on a clinically appropriate safety plan
•Collaborates with other providers on the person's served integrated team other treatment team members regarding person's served progress and needs.
•Prepare and works with the person served in transition/discharge planning and relapse prevention
•Follow instructions regarding limitation for services brought by utilization management (UM Department)
•Adhere to the high standards of health care ethics and quality within this professional field, strictly following agency rules and protocols as well as established regulations.
•Attend and participate in supervision sessions as scheduled; applying evidenced-based practices that are embraced by BHS Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines.
•Always maintain professionalism, including professional behavior and attire
•Meet all deadlines including but not limited to schedules, documentation and timesheets
•Performs with excellent people skills by offering requested information, orientation and/or support to the person served in a caring and respectful attitude.
•Adhere to all BHS incident reporting and policies.
Qualification Required for BHP Level 1
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts or BHP Licensed includes any of the following:
1.Marriage and family therapists licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
2.Clinical socialworkers licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S
3.Mental health counselors, licensed in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
4.Psychologists licensed in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S.
SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak in English. Bi-lingual candidates are preferred/helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Agility to effectively communicate information both orally and written on one-to-one and small group situations to person's served and other employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
$80k yearly 2d ago
Social Worker
Behavioral Health Management LLC 4.3
Social work internship job in Boynton Beach, FL
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical counseling practices, case management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This position requires an eligible background check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at the following address ********************************
Duties
Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Ensure that services provided are in accordance with relevant ethical and professional standards of care
Communicates pertinent findings to the treatment team.
Provides group using professional treatment modalities.
Provide individual therapy as needed per treatment team request.
Conducts educational and other assigned groups for patients and/or family members.
Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned.
Provides weekly clinical supervision as assigned if applicable.
Coordinates multifamily/group/family education group.
Participates in any quality improvement activities that involve psychology services
Completes all program notes before the end of the business day.
Maintains data regarding services rendered relevant to departmental statistical needs
In consultation with Hospital Clinical Director and administrative supervisors, develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services provided.
Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
May assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to ensure that these not only meet recognized standards.
Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
May assist in departmental staff selection and recruitment
May assist in administrative and managerial responsibilities and duties; such would be under the direction of the Hospital Chief Executive Medical Director
Flexible hours are expected and may include weekends and nights.
Participates in training and development for purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
Provide back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
Serve as a role model
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
$39k-51k yearly est. 28d ago
Victim Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors
Camillus House 3.5
Social work internship job in Miami, FL
Full-time Description
Who We Are
At Camillus House, we are driven by our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide comprehensive services that include housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and supportive services. Our core values Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility shape how we serve our clients, support one another, and uphold the dignity and worth of every person.
Who You Are
You are a compassionate and mission driven advocate with a strong commitment to supporting survivors of human trafficking through trauma informed client centered care. You are skilled at building trust, navigating complex housing and social service systems, and empowering individuals to achieve safety, stability, and independence. You bring empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity to your work and are able to balance advocacy, crisis response, and case management in a fast-paced environment. You are deeply aligned with Camillus House values and motivated by service to others.
What You Will Do
As the Victim Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors, you will provide comprehensive wraparound support to survivors as they transition from emergency shelter into stable housing. Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health, you will play a critical role in helping clients achieve long-term housing stability, safety, and self-sufficiency through a rapid rehousing model.
Your responsibilities include:
Case Management and Service Planning: Deliver individualized, survivor centered case management based on each client's unique needs. Develop, implement, and monitor service plans focused on housing stability, employment readiness, financial literacy, healthcare access, and overall well-being. Coordinate referrals and maintain ongoing communication with internal and community service providers.
Client Advocacy and Support: Provide trauma informed advocacy and emotional support to survivors accessing emergency and transitional housing services. Establish trusting relationships that foster empowerment, self-advocacy, autonomy, and long term independence.
Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning: Respond effectively to crises by providing immediate emotional support and practical interventions. Develop, reassess, and update personalized safety plans to address ongoing risks and promote survivor safety throughout the housing transition process.
Follow Up and Ongoing Engagement: Maintain consistent contact with survivors after housing placement through home visits, check ins, and progress evaluations. Identify emerging needs early and provide timely support to promote housing retention and stability.
Housing Stability and Rapid Rehousing: Assist survivors with locating, securing, and maintaining safe and stable housing. Support clients through housing applications, lease processes, landlord engagement, and move in coordination. Monitor housing progress and rental assistance as survivors work toward financial independence.
Legal and Systems Advocacy: Support survivors in accessing legal resources related to immigration, family law, employment rights, and criminal record expungement. Provide advocacy, referrals, and accompaniment while respecting survivor choice and confidentiality.
Mission and Values Integration: Demonstrate Camillus House values by welcoming all individuals with hospitality, treating every person with dignity and respect, supporting holistic well being of mind, body, and spirit, delivering high quality services, and acting responsibly as a steward of resources and relationships.
Other Duties
What You Will Bring
Education and Credentials: Bachelor's degree in socialwork, psychology, criminal justice, housing studies, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Certifications or specialized training in trauma informed care, housing advocacy, or services for survivors of human trafficking are strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two to three years of professional experience in victim advocacy, housing services, or a related social services field. Experience supporting survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, or homelessness preferred. Prior experience working within rapid rehousing or transitional housing programs is highly desirable.
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across community partners.
Crisis Management and Problem Solving: Strong crisis intervention, decision making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm, effective, and client focused in high pressure situations.
Cultural Competence: Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Housing Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of rapid rehousing models, housing systems, and rental assistance programs, including the ability to engage landlords and navigate housing placement processes.
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English required. Spanish preferred. Additional languages, including Creole, are a plus.
Organizational and Documentation Skills: Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly in maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
Professionalism and Emotional Resilience: High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience when working with vulnerable populations and complex situations.
Trauma Informed Practice: Strong understanding of trauma informed, survivor centered approaches that promote empowerment, safety, and long-term stability.
Verbal and Written Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively, document clearly, and engage with clients and partners professionally.
Work Environment and Schedule: This is a non-remote, full-time position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, holidays, or on call responsibilities as program needs dictate. The role involves standing, walking, and use of hands, with occasional lifting of up to twenty-five pounds. The work environment noise level ranges from low to moderate.
Requirements
What We Offer
• Comprehensive Medical Plans (PPO & HMO options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• GAP Insurance (fully paid by employer)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-life issues
• Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Floating Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
Camillus House is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, valuing diversity, and fostering a culture of equity.
Salary Description $50,000
$50k yearly 6d ago
Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) - PD
Abbott House 4.1
Social work internship job in Westchester, FL
Positions are PER DIEM (ON CALL). Flexible Schedule. Seeking qualified candidates throughout the Lower Hudson Valley including Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Orange Counties.
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations a for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Job Summary:
Based on training, experience and qualifications, the Behavioral Health Specialist may be called upon to
provide one or more of the following services to children and families enrolled in the specific services.
In no situation shall a Behavioral Health Specialist provide services where he/she does not meet the
minimum educational requirements and qualifications necessary to provide such services as
documented.
Prevocational Services
Prevocational Services are individually designed to prepare a youth (age 14 or older) to engage
in paid work, volunteer work or career exploration. Prevocational Services are not job-specific,
but rather are geared toward facilitating success in any work environment for youth whose
disabilities do not permit them access to other prevocational services. The service will be
reflected in youth's plan of care and must be directed to teaching skills rather than explicit
employment objectives. In addition, Prevocational Services assist with facilitating appropriate
work habits, acceptable job behaviors, and learning job production requirements.
Respite
This service focuses on short-term assistance and/or relief for children/youth with disabilities
(developmental, physical and/or behavioral), and family/caregivers which can be provided in a
planned mode or delivered in a crisis environment. Respite workers supervise the child/youth
and engage the child in activities that support his/her and or caregiver/family's constructive
interests and abilities.
Planned respite services provide planned short-term relief for family/caregivers that are needed to enhance the family/caregiver's ability to support the child/youth's functional, mental health/substance use disorder and/or health care issues. The service is direct care for the child/youth by staff trained to support the child/youth's needs while providing relief from caregiver activities for the family/caregiver. This may occur in short-term increments of time (usually during the day) or on an overnight or longer-term increment. Planned Respite Services support the plan of care goals. Planned Respite activities include providing supervision and recreational activities that match the child/youth's developmental stage and continue to maintain the participant's health and safety.
Crisis Respite is a short-term care and intervention strategy for children/youth and their families as a result of a child's mental health/substance use crisis event, medical crisis or trauma that creates a risk for an escalation of symptoms without supports and/or loss of functioning. It may be used when acutely challenging emotional or medical crisis occur which the child/youth is unable to manage without intensive assistance and support. The need for Crisis Respite may be identified as a result of crisis intervention or may come from referrals from the emergency room, the community, LDSS/LGU/SPOA, school, self-referrals, Care Manager referrals, or as part of a step-down plan from an inpatient setting.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment provides ongoing supports to participants who, because of their disabilities, need intensive on-going support to obtain and maintain and individual job in competitive or customized employment, or self-employment, in an integrated work setting in the general workforce for which an individual is compensated at or above the minimum wage, but not less than the customary wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by individuals without disabilities. The outcome of this service is sustained paid employment at or above the minimum wage in an integrated setting in the general workforce, in a job that meets personal and career goals.
Caregiver/Family Advocacy Supports and Services
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services enhance the child/youth's ability, regardless of disability (developmental, physical, and/or behavioral), to function as part of a caregiver/family unit and enhance the caregiver/family's ability to care for the child/youth in the home and/or community as well as, provides the child/youth, family, caregivers, and collateral contacts (family members, caregivers, and other stakeholders identified on the child/youth's POC) with techniques and information not generally available so that they can better respond to the needs of the participant. These services are intended to assist the child/youth, family/caregiver, and collateral contacts in understanding and addressing the participant's needs related to their disability(ies). These services can enhance the child/youth's ability, regardless of disability (developmental, physical, and/or behavioral), to function as part of a caregiver/family unit and enhance the caregiver/family's ability to care for the child/youth in the home and/or community.
Community Habilitation
Habilitation services assists children/youth with developmental, medical or behavioral disabilities with the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary for successful functioning
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for the oversight and execution of all requirements for the program, as assigned.
Properly document all necessary information on each child in order to bill for services accordingly.
Participate in treatment team meetings to provide updates.
Report all Serious Reportable and Recordable Incidents to Supervisor
Comply with Abbott House's policies, procedures, and time frames for reporting, documenting, and billing.
Knowledge of evidence based practice and complex trauma.
Any other related duties as required.
About You:
You are the ideal candidate if you are creative, mature, responsible and enthusiastic. You are also committed to helping children with emotional challenges, developmental disabilities, and medical fragility.
Each service listed requires a different level of education/experience.
Prevocational Services requires an AA/AS plus 1 year of experience or a BA with 1 year of experience.
Respite Services requires a High School Diploma with experience.
Supported Employment Services requires an AA/AS plus 1 year of experience or a BA/BS with 1 year of experience.
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services requires a BA with 2 years of experience or a MA with 1 year of experience.
Community Habilitation requires a High School Diploma with experience.
“Experience” relates to working directly with children and families.
$28k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Social Worker
Chenmed
Social work internship job in West Park, FL
We're unique. You should be, too.
We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
The SocialWorker (SW) is a member of the care treatment team including the PCP, other Medical Specialists, LCSW/BHS, and Case Managers. The incumbent in this role is responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, social case work and linkage to community resources for patients who have chronic, life threatening or altering diseases and disorders. He/She advocates for services and resources for the underprivileged and victims of abuse, neglect, or other difficult personal situations to help them maintain an optimum level of health. SocialWorkers will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures as defined by industry standards and the enterprise.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Needs identification and assessment:
Conducts timely and appropriate assessment and needs identification, prioritizing patients on the PCP's High Priority Patients (HPP) and Top 40 patient lists. Assesses the patients for psychosocial, financial, family issues, palliative care/end of life issues, home safety, etc. that contributed to hospitalization.
Dialogues with PCPs in order to support and advise concerning social needs and resources available.
Medicaid and other benefit eligibility assessment:
Conducts appropriate assessment of needs and financial benefit eligibility.
Assesses patients for Medicaid criteria and assists with application process as needed.
Assists patients to obtain community resources/services as appropriate, e.g. meals, medications, housing, daycare, DME, HHA. etc.
Resource coordination and intervention:
Serves as care coordinator, linking patients with internal and external resources, prioritizing patients on the PCP's HPP and Top 40 patient lists.
Facilitates connections to community resources as identified by the patient's SDoH Wellness Screening.
Works with patient, family, and case manager to facilitate applications for higher level of care.
Works to provide self-management support and ongoing phone contact with patients.
Maintains an accurate repository of social wellness tools for the care team's awareness and utilization.
Communication.
Maintains communication with other healthcare team members by attending appropriate meetings (i.e. weekly Super Huddles and Transitional Care Team meeting.).
Provides consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding social determinants of health and community resources.
Timely and accurate documentation:
Maintains timely, accurate, thorough and appropriate documentation/reports per company policies and procedures. Initial psychosocial assessments will be completed withing 48 hours. All follow up visits phone calls and collaborative contacts will be documented within 24 hours. Assures documentation meets billing guidelines.
Additional duties and responsibilities may include:
Works closely with the transitional care team to secure the appropriate level of care post hospital/SNF discharge. Further interventions may be conducted in the center, by phone call or patient's home.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Keen business acuity and acumen
Full knowledge and understanding of general SocialWorker functions, practices, processes, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of social services documentation procedures and standards
Knowledge of community health services and social services support agencies and networks
Knowledge of normative changes (e.g., sensory, cognitive, psychosocial) associated with aging for high-risk patients
Knowledge of advance care planning and palliative care, and related skill in addressing advance care planning
Ethical practice behavior consistent with ChenMed policies and professional standard
Skill in psychosocial interventions with challenged caregivers/family systems of high-risk patients
Appropriate utilization of community-based resources
Teamwork skills in care coordination with patients, family systems, staff, and external providers
Ability to work autonomously is required
Ability to monitor, assess and record patients' progress and adjust accordingly
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel, and with patients and/or their family systems
Strong interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Demonstrated ability to provide care effectively and sensitively to people from different cultural groups
Ability to create a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's/family's ability to make informed decisions
Proficiency in written communication: documentation is clear, concise, accurate, provides meaningful communication and is consistent with company policy and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in technology, including the utilization of Electronic Medical Record platforms for care coordination
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 30% of the time
Spoken and written fluency in English
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
PAY RANGE:
$52,775 - $75,393 Salary
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.
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$52.8k-75.4k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Master's of Social Work (MSW) Intern
Palm Beach County Public Defender/15Th Circuit
Social work internship job in West Palm Beach, FL
Job DescriptionThe Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is a client-centered, dynamic advocacy office providing representation to people whose lives and liberty are at stake. The office handles close to 30,000 cases per year and has approximately 200 employees including lawyers, investigators, socialworkers, and support staff. The main office, housing the trial and appellate divisions, is in downtown West Palm Beach and there are four branch offices in other areas of the county.
Divisions include: County Court; Felony; Mental Health; Major Crimes; Youth Defense; Appeals; and Investigative & Social Services' Units.
Social services members at the PD-15 Judicial Circuit assist attorneys and clients in many ways, which varies based on the client's needs, availability of community services, the number of face-to-face meetings with each client, and the offense.
PD-15's unpaid/volunteer socialwork interns are typically local university MSW students, who work with the office for the academic year in order to establish and maintain a relationship with clients. MSW may receive credit for their participation. To expose first-year MSW student interns to the field of socialwork, interns learn case management, interviewing, and assessment skills through shadowing one of PD-15's mental health socialworkers. Interns also work with juvenile probation cases to motivate offenders to complete the requirements of probation and ideally achieve early termination of their probation early.
We accept two, first-year MSW students throughout the year.
We have MOUs with FAU, LSU, and Tulane University. Prior approval from the school is necessary.
Students may receive academic credit.
Interns are unpaid/volunteer.
A student of any other College or University is welcome to apply. Prior approval from the school is necessary.
A minimum of 16 hours a week is mandatory.
We also accept volunteers if program is not filled by students, no college credit is earned.
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$29k-40k yearly est. 16d ago
MSW Social Work Internship
Poverello Center
Social work internship job in Wilton Manors, FL
SUMMARY: The MSW SocialWork Intern at the Eat Well Center is a paid part-time position available to a certain number of MSW students each semester. From Poverello's perspective, this is a short-term job assigned to assist clients with accessing Poverello and community services and providing a limited amount of psychosocial counseling. The MSW SocialWork Intern is responsible for creating a welcoming environment in the Food Pantry, assisting clients in all aspects of food pick up, packing client food menu orders, and ensuring that clients are eligible for services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
WOW Customers over the phone, online chat, or email.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
Enthusiasm and a Be BOLD attitude with great customer service skills.
A problem solver with keen attention to detail.
A WORK Together approach with open communication, excellence in service, integrity, and accountability.
Knows how to address customer concerns creatively and share feedback with other teammates.
Build TRUST by working as a team member, as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and take responsibility to ensure customers are satisfied.
Packing groceries/orders in the food pantry.
Assist client with menu selection.
Take food order, assisting clients with selection of medical tailored menus.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and TPC policy.
Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
Working closely with other departments as necessary to maintain client update.
Ability to work quickly and effectively while maintaining a calm atmosphere.
Must be willing to be of assistance to those in need.
Organize and track all voucher receipts.
Accurately completes data entry necessary.
Assist with all grant requirements.
Receive customers who arrive without appointments or walk-in.
Schedule appointments, clients are placed on the call back list/client must be contacted before the end of the business day.
Assist clients with SNAP applications.
Refer clients for mental health, substance abuse, smoking cessation, and other services as needed.
Coordinate interdisciplinary case conferences, billing as appropriate for each.
Provide group and individual psychosocial services for program participants.
$29k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Care Coordinator Social Worker
eQ Brand 4.2
Social work internship job in Miami, FL
Utilizes MSW education and experience to perform telephonic and onsite assessments of medically complex pediatric recipients in the PDN coordinate the care program.
As part of the multidisciplinary team, regularly meets with the team and contributes to the development of a comprehensive plan of case based on the needs of the patient and family.
Utilizes independent judgement to evaluate and modify the plan of care as needed. Regularly communicates changes to the family, healthcare team, and other agencies involved.
Collaborates with the family and healthcare team to arrange for identified home care needs.
Consults on patient care issues in area(s) of expertise. Functions as a resource to the community in areas of expertise. Documents all patient care activities appropriately.
Manage daily workload associated with quality review process, including facilitation of case assignments and follows up to ensure that all cases requiring additional assistance or coordination are completed within timelines required by contract.
Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that customer confidentiality is assured.
· Maintains system for tracking all incoming and outgoing correspondence in accordance with timelines and requirements of contract.
· Reviews documentation and prepares outgoing correspondence and notifications to physicians and provider representatives in accordance with policy and contract requirements.
Assists with the coordination and facilitation of Physician Peer to Peer conferences as necessary.
Review incoming referrals and peer determinations and directs questionable referrals and/or determinations to appropriate manager for follow up.
Functions as expert resource to external customers.
Actively participates in ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness of the program process, and works with management staff to formulate recommendations for process modifications when indicated.
Actively participates in internal initiatives, functioning as expert resource for other staff. Participates in gathering information/data for CMS reporting.
Assists in the initial and ongoing training of nurses and coordinators regarding the process and other issues relevant to coordination of care.
Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers.
Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
$35k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Master Level Social Worker - Mental Counselor
Ggi All 3.3
Social work internship job in West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time Description
SCOPE:
Develop and monitor the implementation of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with participants in the Residential Program, provide guidance and support to participants to meet program objectives; and contribute to the mission of Goodwill by advocating for the participants and maximizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and other barriers to become more independent, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Receive and review case files for new participants in the Housing First programs. Meet with individual participants and review interests, work history, and goals. Identify the assets and barriers of participants through observation, interviews, case notes and other means. Assess participants' abilities to learn skills and job readiness. Utilizing a person-centered approach, work in collaboration with participants and referring agencies to establish individual participant goals toward self-sufficiency. Identify barriers with participants and develop intervention plans to support participants in maintaining housing.
Assist participants in developing natural support systems to increase housing stability.
Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis safety plans as a result of assessment(s).
Upon admission and regularly thereafter, review the lease agreement with the participant(s) and educate them on the terms, requirements, etc., facilitating an overall understanding of a lease agreement and actions to be taken to avoid eviction.
Upon admission to the program, provide orientation to the participant on their apartment, building, neighborhood, community, etc. Introduce them to neighbors as appropriate. May provide assistance to the participant in learning the public transportation system and community resources available to them.
May need to provide participants with assistance and/or training with housekeeping tasks.
Complete SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool) for all assigned participants according to schedule/policy and procedure.
Utilizing the results of the SPDAT, define the process for attainment of goals with measurable step by step objectives based on the participant's input. Develop the PDP with the participant, documenting measurable goals/objectives and process for attainment. Once completed, submit PDP to Team Leader for review/approval. Ensure that PDP is in compliance with all regulations and guidelines as per policy and procedure.
Monitor and assess participant's progress towards individualized goals/objectives on the PDP and document results. Regularly review the goals/objectives with the participant and revise as appropriate and/or based on the participant's input and desires.
Conducts homes visits with participants.
Utilizing your clinical skills, provide participants with counseling and support. Serve as a liaison between program staff, program providers, direct care staff, and other support providers, providing modeling, training, clinical input, and guidance to non-clinical program staff. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide services utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm reduction principles, and Trauma informed care
Master's Level SocialWorker's must be registered with the Department of Health as an intern within 1 month of hire. Receive regular, ongoing, clinical supervision under the guidance of a state approved qualified supervisor, documenting hours; actively working towards licensure.
Engage in advocacy on behalf of participants. Facilitate assessments and information gathering and share findings with staff. Research and recommend resources based on participants, needs and desires. Make referrals as dictated by the participant's desires and as appropriate.
Assist staff with interaction and intervention with participants during activities or outings.
Collaborate and communicate with employment consultant and job coach, if appropriate. Participate in the job search when relevant. Participate in and provide skill development opportunities in resume development, completion of job application, transportation arrangements, practice interviews, and other pre-employment skills and activities.
Facilitation of support and/or therapeutic groups. Plan/research appropriate/relevant topics, provide materials, schedule workshops and special events, and engage speakers. Motivate participants to attend and actively participate.
Complete case note documentation ensuring notes are detailed, comprehensive, address participant's involvement with their PDP and documents participants' progress or lack thereof towards goal/objective attainment. Ensures a case note is completed for every contact made with the participant as well as for every contact made on behalf of a participant.
Complete file reviews as directed by Management, the Team Leader and/or policy and procedure. Ensure that the case files and participant records are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Ensure required forms are updated according to regulation and/or policy and procedure. Ensure file is in compliance with regulations and requirements. Enter participant updates and information into databases in accordance with policy and procedures. Collect and calculate statistics by participant and submit to referring agencies as directed by the Team Leader.
Attend and actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings providing clinical input/insight/feedback utilizing a solution oriented approach.
20. Attend and actively participates in staff meetings as scheduled/directed.
21. Attend and actively participates in all required internal/external trainings. If not already trained, attends motivational interviewing training and demonstrates use of the model on a daily basis through their interactions.
22. Provide assistance with other general department activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Demonstrate by words and actions a commitment to the Goodwill mission to help people with disabilities and other barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of the community.
Perform or assist with any duties or operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Participate in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Master's Degree in Social Services or Mental Health Counseling or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year case management experience and/or experience working with the homeless population preferred.
Willingness to work in a fast paced environment supporting clients living in a housing first program.
Experience with mental health, substance abuse, and knowledge of trauma.
Flexibility and adaptability to ensure that all services are person centered.
CPR and First Aid training preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication skills required. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with participants, community stakeholders, employers and referral agents.
Excellent time management, problem solving skills & organizational skills.
Must have a valid Florida driver's license, valid insurance, reliable transportation for travel to outlying locations and the ability to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General office environment
Regular pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, kneeling stooping and bending
Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 30 lbs.
Regular travel
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer and usual peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets and software programs, standard office equipment, safety equipment, automobile, large passenger van, or wheelchair accessible van, as required.
$46k-69k yearly est. 6d ago
Social Worker
The Wow Center Miami
Social work internship job in Miami, FL
About The WOW Center Founded in 1972 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, The WOW Center helps adults with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through education, training, and community integration. Our team is passionate about empowering individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives and were looking for a compassionate, organized, and dependable professional to join us in this mission.
Position Overview
The SocialWorkerplays a key role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through case management, advocacy, and collaboration with families and support teams. This position ensures that all program records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with state and federal regulations, while fostering strong relationships with participants and their families.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree in SocialWork, Psychology, or a related field.
Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Proficient computer and record-keeping skills.
Excellent organizational and phone skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Reliable, dependable, and compassionate team player.
Key Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate, and maintain individual records per agency and regulatory standards.
Schedule and conduct monthly IPP (Individual Program Plan) or support plan meetings with individuals, families, support coordinators, and staff.
Prepare annual reports and maintain ongoing case notes and documentation for each individual.
Review and verify support plans and communicate any discrepancies to support coordinators.
Supervise individuals during program activities, lunch periods, field trips, and special events.
Provide counseling to individuals and families as needed.
Prepare and submit incident/accident reports to relevant parties.
Communicate regularly with families, caretakers, and support coordinators regarding individual progress and needs.
Support smooth transitions for new enrollments and discharges.
Refer individuals to outside providers when additional services are needed.
Advocate for individuals rights, choices, and access to appropriate services.
Assist with state audits and participate in staff and in-service meetings.
Why Join Us
At The WOW Center, youll be part of a mission-driven team that truly makes a difference every day. We offer a supportive environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to empower individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
$35k-54k yearly est. 15d ago
Bachelors Social Worker BSW - Boca Raton
External
Social work internship job in Boca Raton, FL
Trustbridge Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Bachelors SocialWorker BSW to join our team. This role is based in Boca Raton.
This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In this important clinical support role, you will provide essential psychosocial assessments and interventions that help patients and families navigate end-of-life care-directly enhancing the quality, dignity, and comfort of their hospice experience.
Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness.
What You'll Do
Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients and families as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Performs duties that include assessment, intervention, care planning, outcome evaluation, documentation and collaboration/communication with the Interdisciplinary Team to assist patients and families with their goals and assist the team in the delivery of hospice care to the patient and family.
Job responsibilities do not include therapeutic counseling for which a license would be required. These include, but are not limited to - psychotherapy and/or cognitive therapies.
Why Join Empath Health?
Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life
Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.
A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in SocialWork from a college or university accredited by the Council on SocialWork Education.
One year of experience as a BSW or hospice experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and flexibly as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida-including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit-with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.
SCOPE: Develop and monitor the implementation of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with participants in the Residential Program, provide guidance and support to participants to meet program objectives; and contribute to the mission of Goodwill by advocating for the participants and maximizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and other barriers to become more independent, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Receive and review case files for new participants in the Housing First programs. Meet with individual participants and review interests, work history, and goals. Identify the assets and barriers of participants through observation, interviews, case notes and other means. Assess participants' abilities to learn skills and job readiness. Utilizing a person-centered approach, work in collaboration with participants and referring agencies to establish individual participant goals toward self-sufficiency. Identify barriers with participants and develop intervention plans to support participants in maintaining housing.
* Assist participants in developing natural support systems to increase housing stability.
* Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis safety plans as a result of assessment(s).
* Upon admission and regularly thereafter, review the lease agreement with the participant(s) and educate them on the terms, requirements, etc., facilitating an overall understanding of a lease agreement and actions to be taken to avoid eviction.
* Upon admission to the program, provide orientation to the participant on their apartment, building, neighborhood, community, etc. Introduce them to neighbors as appropriate. May provide assistance to the participant in learning the public transportation system and community resources available to them.
* May need to provide participants with assistance and/or training with housekeeping tasks.
* Complete SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool) for all assigned participants according to schedule/policy and procedure.
* Utilizing the results of the SPDAT, define the process for attainment of goals with measurable step by step objectives based on the participant's input. Develop the PDP with the participant, documenting measurable goals/objectives and process for attainment. Once completed, submit PDP to Team Leader for review/approval. Ensure that PDP is in compliance with all regulations and guidelines as per policy and procedure.
* Monitor and assess participant's progress towards individualized goals/objectives on the PDP and document results. Regularly review the goals/objectives with the participant and revise as appropriate and/or based on the participant's input and desires.
* Conducts homes visits with participants.
* Utilizing your clinical skills, provide participants with counseling and support. Serve as a liaison between program staff, program providers, direct care staff, and other support providers, providing modeling, training, clinical input, and guidance to non-clinical program staff. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide services utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm reduction principles, and Trauma informed care
* Master's Level SocialWorker's must be registered with the Department of Health as an intern within 1 month of hire. Receive regular, ongoing, clinical supervision under the guidance of a state approved qualified supervisor, documenting hours; actively working towards licensure.
* Engage in advocacy on behalf of participants. Facilitate assessments and information gathering and share findings with staff. Research and recommend resources based on participants, needs and desires. Make referrals as dictated by the participant's desires and as appropriate.
* Assist staff with interaction and intervention with participants during activities or outings.
* Collaborate and communicate with employment consultant and job coach, if appropriate. Participate in the job search when relevant. Participate in and provide skill development opportunities in resume development, completion of job application, transportation arrangements, practice interviews, and other pre-employment skills and activities.
* Facilitation of support and/or therapeutic groups. Plan/research appropriate/relevant topics, provide materials, schedule workshops and special events, and engage speakers. Motivate participants to attend and actively participate.
* Complete case note documentation ensuring notes are detailed, comprehensive, address participant's involvement with their PDP and documents participants' progress or lack thereof towards goal/objective attainment. Ensures a case note is completed for every contact made with the participant as well as for every contact made on behalf of a participant.
* Complete file reviews as directed by Management, the Team Leader and/or policy and procedure. Ensure that the case files and participant records are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Ensure required forms are updated according to regulation and/or policy and procedure. Ensure file is in compliance with regulations and requirements. Enter participant updates and information into databases in accordance with policy and procedures. Collect and calculate statistics by participant and submit to referring agencies as directed by the Team Leader.
* Attend and actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings providing clinical input/insight/feedback utilizing a solution oriented approach.
20. Attend and actively participates in staff meetings as scheduled/directed.
21. Attend and actively participates in all required internal/external trainings. If not already trained, attends motivational interviewing training and demonstrates use of the model on a daily basis through their interactions.
22. Provide assistance with other general department activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Demonstrate by words and actions a commitment to the Goodwill mission to help people with disabilities and other barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of the community.
* Perform or assist with any duties or operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
* Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
* Participate in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Master's Degree in Social Services or Mental Health Counseling or related field.
* Minimum of one (1) year case management experience and/or experience working with the homeless population preferred.
* Willingness to work in a fast paced environment supporting clients living in a housing first program.
* Experience with mental health, substance abuse, and knowledge of trauma.
* Flexibility and adaptability to ensure that all services are person centered.
* CPR and First Aid training preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent communication skills required. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with participants, community stakeholders, employers and referral agents.
* Excellent time management, problem solving skills & organizational skills.
* Must have a valid Florida driver's license, valid insurance, reliable transportation for travel to outlying locations and the ability to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* General office environment
* Regular pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, kneeling stooping and bending
* Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 30 lbs.
* Regular travel
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer and usual peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets and software programs, standard office equipment, safety equipment, automobile, large passenger van, or wheelchair accessible van, as required.
$36k-54k yearly est. 6d ago
Intern, Counseling MSW
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay 3.8
Social work internship job in Florida City, FL
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The MSW Intern supports this mission by providing clinical counseling services to clients impacted by trauma, in addition to assisting with community outreach and awareness. This position reports to an on-site supervisor that is established prior to hours being completed.
Strategic/Transformational Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver therapeutic services rooted in evidence-based practices including CPT and TF-CBT.
* Promote trauma-informed healing through individual and group therapy.
* Assist with community education and awareness initiatives to expand understanding of trauma.
Transactional/Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide therapy for survivors of trauma, including, but not limited to, domestic violence survivors, sexually abused juveniles and adult rape victims, adult incest survivors and their families, individually, in group sessions, and/or family sessions.
* Conduct client intakes, psychosocial assessments, and case management services.
* Develop treatment plans, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and diagnose using DSM criteria.
* Develop curriculum and lead psychoeducational and support groups for clients.
* Complete outcome measures and receive state rating certification as required by funding sources.
* Participate in staff meetings, trainings (including ACT Service Training), and outreach events.
* Participate in community awareness and advocacy activities.
* Collaborate with other professionals including courts and child welfare when needed.
* Document client cases within 24 hours of seeing the client.
* Assist in the coordination of clinical services as assigned by the supervisor of client representatives.
* Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the on-site supervisor.
* Represent the agency on task forces and professional panels.
Required Competencies
* Cooperation/Teamwork- Works toward win/win solutions. Deals with conflict collaboratively. Discusses root causes underlying the problem. Develops effective working relationships.
* Engaging Communication-Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner. Treats people with respect. Is friendly and approachable. Listens attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly. Communicates appropriately with leadership and coworkers.
* Customer Service (Internal & External)- Recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency. Treats customers courteously. Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Elicits feedback from customers to monitor their satisfaction. Considers both short and long-term interests of the customer in making service decisions. Proactively identifies customer needs. Takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints. Takes business or personal risks to serve customers' long-term interests. Creates strategies to help the organization serve customers more effectively
* Adaptability- Adapts readily to changes. Works effectively under stress. Needs minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Is reliable, dependable and results-oriented. Maintains productivity and composure under pressure. Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals and plans.
* Problem Solving-Views problems as opportunities to create new solutions. Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions.
* Judgment- Gathers sufficient input before making decisions. Sees interrelatedness between issues. Considers alternative solutions. Makes appropriate and timely decisions.
* Valuing & Fostering Diversity- Demonstrating respect for individual differences and establishing a climate where all people can be comfortable and productive through sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance of cultural, racial, mental health, and socio-economic diversity.
* Self-Management- Taking of responsibility for one's behavior and well-being; Working effectively under stress and adapting one's style to changing situations; Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and needs minimal supervision; Exhibiting a professional demeanor.
Education and Experience
* Must be actively enrolled in a Master's in SocialWork (MSW) - Other Master level interns considered.
* Background check required.
* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
* Reliable transportation and valid Florida driver's license required.
* Completion of 30-hour self-study within 30 days of hire.
* Signed Intern Agreement required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of issues of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care.
* Knowledge of community resources.
* Ability to collect and evaluate data.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Ability to prepare reports relating to clients.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Ability to organize and prioritize work.
* Ability to accurately assess and diagnose clients.
* Skill in counseling others in attaining self-sufficiency.
* Skill in the application of crisis intervention techniques.
* Skill in operating Windows based computer operating programs.
* Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
* Have knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Physical Requirement: This position regularly requires the ability to sit for sustained periods of time and to effectively communicate with and assess clients, using verbal and nonverbal cues. This position also requires the ability to operate office equipment.
Working Conditions: Duties are performed primarily in an office setting. On occasion will require the use of transportation to travel to meetings and could be exposed to changing weather. The noise level is quiet.
Travel: Occasional between locations and within Corbett Trauma Center.
Hours: Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, afternoons and/or evenings. May require working at multiple service locations.
This job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
$37k-48k yearly est. 52d ago
Volunteer / Community Volunteer Patrol / Interns
City of Sunrise, Fl 4.1
Social work internship job in Sunrise, FL
Join the Community Volunteer Patrol today! The Community Volunteer Patrol program is designed to inspire community engagement by encouraging residents to get involved in the nuts and bolts of local government through volunteering their time and talents in various city departments. This program seeks to create an innovative partnership between the City and the residents we serve, by providing volunteers the opportunity to directly impact programs and services that our residents count on every day.
Who joins the Community Volunteer Patrol? A diverse range of dedicated people who discover that volunteering offers tangible benefits including:
* remain active between jobs & want to keep their skills sharp
* retired with years of knowledge & experience to share
* graduate program candidates in need of an internship opportunity
* high school students looking to serve civic volunteer hours
* new graduates seeking work experience
* civically engaged people who take the time to get involved in this community!
* earn recognition
* inspire community engagement
* help expand & improve City services
* meet new people & make new friends
* develop marketable job skills
* gain experience with a great organization
* explore careers / build a resume
* make a difference in our community
Examples of Duties
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Browse the volunteer positions listed below. If you do not see a volunteer position that interests you or matches your knowledge, skills and abilities. Tell us where and how you feel you can best be of service in the City. We will work with you and our departments to find the right volunteer opportunity for you!
Community Volunteer Patrol (CVP)
* The Community Volunteer Patrol program is designed to inspire community engagement by encouraging residents to get involved in local government through volunteering and represent an innovative partnership between the City and the residents we serve.
* Supports the Sunrise Police Department by providing administrative assistance, greeting visitors, assisting at special events and resident neighborhood patrol.
Sunrise Police Explorer Program
* Under the leadership of the Sunrise Police Chief, the Police Explorer program provides a means through which young men and women, through real life experience receive exposure to various aspects of Law Enforcement.
* Participants get to explore if they would like to pursue a law enforcement career. The Police Explorer program focuses on community service and promotes resident involvement. It also includes recreational activities and competitive events.
Sunrise Fire Rescue Explorer Program
* Among the longest volunteer programs, Sunrise Fire-Rescue has sponsored the Fire Explorer program for 40 years. The program is a career development opportunity for young men and women, ages 14 to 18, who are interested in pursuing a career in the fire service.
* At meetings throughout the school year, Fire Explorers are introduced to the basics of fire-rescue services, including basic life support skills such as CPR and first aid, firefighting techniques, hazardous material recognition and an introduction to advanced life support.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
* Under the leadership of the Fire Chief and team of Sunrise Bravest, the CERT volunteer program has spearheaded the Community Emergency Response Team.
* The CERT Program provides a critical and valuable service to the community by educating residents about disaster preparedness, hazard prevention, trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Environmental Sustainability
* Assist with our Good & Green Community engagement initiatives, which invites everyone to join us in conserving resources, supporting a sustainable economy, and practicing stewardship.
Leisure Services Senior Center
* Volunteers lead recreational activities and classes such as Bingo, Dominoes, Line Dancing, Sewing, and various other clubs.
* Volunteers assist with the front desk and facilitating field trips. Senior volunteers are a true example of what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.
Leisure Services Programs Instructors
* Volunteers teach and support youth and/or senior recreational programs. Must have good customer service skills, be flexible & work well with the public.
Leisure Services Special Events
* Setting up, assisting with game booths, arts & crafts, greeting the community, handing out material, picking up trash, and clean up.
Leisure Services Theater Ushers
* Greeting patrons & answering questions during events. Must have good customer service skills, be flexible & work well with people.
Public Service Administration
* Provide general clerical to designated departments. Volunteer services include customer support, public records, filing, data entry; answering phones and conducting surveys. Must be familiar with computers, scanners, MS Word & Excel. Volunteers may be assigned to various departments based on operational needs.
Requirements
IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE CITY'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
* Volunteers do not need to live within the City of Sunrise, but must be at least 15 years old.
* Potential volunteers will need to submit the online application and may be subject to background checks depending on where they will be placed.
* Community Volunteer Patrol members are eligible to earn special recognition and awards from the City for their creditable volunteer service hours.
Supplemental Information
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Sunrise offers internships in the areas of administration, finance, urban planning, emergency management, human resources, engineering and special projects throughout the City. This is varied semi-professional work which may include, but not limited to, research, technical/financial analysis, special projects, preparation of written communications, critical review of documents and agreements, community engagement, interdepartmental coordination, project management, involvement in a wide range of municipal management and community development issues, and assisting in administrative/office management.
Hours: Up to 26 hours per week
Duration of Internship: 3 to 12 months (to be determined by department)
Compensation: Paid ($15.00 per hour) or 'For Education Credit'
APPLICATION PROCESS
* Please visit the City's Career Page to view specific internship opportunities that may be available. Each internship may have specific requirements that must be met in order to be considered.
* Students interested in applying for an internship, must submit an online application
* Candidates must provide:
* Proof of enrollment - transcript (unofficial or official) showing active enrollment in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate of an accredited college/university
* Resume
* Provide 2 references (Professional and/or from professors)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Ability to perform research and prepare pertinent reports.
* Experience in use of computers (Word and Excel) and good communication skills
* Internships in various departments may have specialized requirements depending on area of assignment.
Seasonal Employee Benefits
Seasonal, Interns and Part-Time employees
are not eligible for benefits.
Employer City of Sunrise
Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Phone ************
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$15 hourly 60d+ ago
Paid Community Health Internship (Nutrition & Physical Activity)
Flipany 3.4
Social work internship job in Dania Beach, FL
FLIPANY - Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth South Florida | Flexible Schedule | Paid Internship
Since 2005, Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) has been advancing health equity across South Florida. We provide healthy meals, nutrition education, and mentor physical activity through strong partnerships with local organizations. Our mission is to break down barriers and empower communities to thrive.
About the Internship
FLIPANY is seeking motivated individuals 18 years and older who are passionate about community health and wellness. This paid internship offers hands-on experience supporting impactful, community-based programs while gaining exposure to nutrition education, outreach, and food distribution initiatives.
Interns will play a meaningful role in supporting our programs while developing practical skills in public health and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
· Support food distribution efforts at community sites
· Assist with community outreach activities
· Help deliver nutrition education workshops and programming
· Support FLIPANY staff with program operations as needed
Internship Details
· Schedule: Flexible, 4-8 hours per week
· Hours: Between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM
· Duration: Approximately 70 total hours over 1-6 months
· Compensation: $2,000 upon successful completion of 70 hours
Qualifications
· Must be 18 years or older
· Interest in community health, nutrition, or wellness
· Reliable, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team
· Students encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should register their interest using the link below: FLIPANY Internship/Volunteer Interest Form - Fill out form
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