Miami, FL, USA
7 days ago
Sickle Cell - Licensed Therapist (TEMPORARY)
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The department of Hematology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, temporary, Licensed Therapist to work onsite at the UHealth campus. The Therapist, Licensed coordinates and provides individualized case management, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessment services, including group and family counseling, for clients within the facility. The incumbent demonstrates expertise in the development of client resources, vocational counseling, discharge and continuing care planning, and client placement.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Relates to and interacts well with patients to meet their age-specific physical and psychosocial needs.Interviews and evaluates patients to determine need and develops treatment plans accordingly.Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary service teams to ensure implementation of coordinated psychosocial services.Prepares progress notes, reports, and correspondence for assigned patients, and maintains case records.Conducts ongoing individual, groups, and family counseling sessions with patients.Completes psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses psychological disorders, prepares comprehensive clinical summaries, and makes recommendations for treatment.Interprets psychological or psychiatric case information based on patient interviews and medical or psychiatric sources.Completes and maintains all required client-related and programmatic documentation.Performs routine data collection tasks for studies.Serves as program liaison to collaborating service providers and treatment centers.Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in relevant fieldValid State of Florida Licensure in relevant fieldMinimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.Commitment to the University’s core values.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

H9
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