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The Department of Pediatrics-Mailman Center has an exciting opportunity for a Therapist. The Therapist provides a full range of therapeutic care as prescribed by the University and federal policies and procedures in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Moreover, the Therapist demonstrates familiarity with a variety of diagnostic and assessment technique including methodologies and skills training. An employee in this position relates and interacts well with patients relative to their age specific, physical, and psychosocial needs.
- Interviews, evaluates, and assesses the needs of patients, and develops treatment plans.
- Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary service teams to ensure implementation of coordinated psychosocial serves as it relates to program participants' needs.
- Prepares progress notes, reports. and correspondence.
- Maintains case records confidential.
- Conducts ongoing individual, groups, and family counseling sessions with patients.
- Completes psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses psychological disorders, prepares comprehensive clinical summaries, and makes treatment recommendations.
- Interprets psychological or psychiatric case information from patients interviewed and from medical or psychiatric sources.
- Assists with the recordation of data and statistics.
- Serves as program liaison to collaborating service providers, the courts, and treatment centers.
- Performs assessments and clinical observations.
- Review assessment outcomes and if eligible coordinate program services and if ineligible, link to community resources.
- Provide intervention services on a weekly basis to about 40 children in the natural environment.
- Develop and implement an action plan or an intervention plan and review as needed.
- Attend weekly individual and group supervision.
- Attend all trainings related to infant mental health and continue professional development.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as position does require driving.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
- Certification in relevant specialty or field
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- Valid unrestricted Florida Driver's License is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Any appropriate combination of relevant of education, experience and/or Certifications may be considered.
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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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H7
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