In PersonCommunity-based activities and travel may be required.
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About the job
Requirements
A BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or an equivalent degree.
One year of experience working with the adult mental health population.
Intermediate to advanced counseling skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and develop trust with a diverse population.
Ability to conduct interviews and work effectively as part of a team.
A valid driver's license and ability to be insured.
Background check required.
Compliance with applicable health screening requirements, including PPD/TB screening; employees must receive the annual influenza vaccination or wear a face mask during flu season (October through April), subject to applicable accommodations.
Responsibilities
Assist clients in identifying strengths needed to achieve their goals.
Teach clients strategies and skills to build resiliency while coping with psychosis and staying on track with their lives.
Provide a minimum of weekly individual sessions using Navigate Education IRT modules.
Evaluate client progress and document services appropriately.
Participate in the collaborative treatment planning process and weekly team meetings.
Work collaboratively with other providers and community stakeholders.
Participate in client assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.
Maintain timely and accurate progress notes, referrals, and assessments, and complete required documentation related to client services.
Attend required trainings and obtain required certificates.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Receive a minimum of one hour of weekly supervision from the Director/Team Leader.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Follow applicable confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, ethical standards, and practice standards.
Maintain familiarity with the Baker and Marchman Acts.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Deliver weekly individual IRT sessions consistently and help clients understand psychosis and develop resiliency strategies.
Support progress toward client-identified goals and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Participate effectively in treatment planning and team meetings, comply with confidentiality, client rights, abuse reporting, ethical, and practice standards, and collaborate professionally with providers, clients, families, and community stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
A master's degree in Mental Health or Social Services from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience working with the adult mental health population.
Experience providing mental health education, counseling, assessments, or treatment planning.
Strong interpersonal, oral communication, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to build rapport, develop trust, and conduct effective interviews.
Ability to cultivate positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
Advanced organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of client education, medication compliance, community resources, assessments, and treatment planning.
Ability to appropriately respond to physically or verbally aggressive clients.
Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) – Navigate
Position Summary South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) to support adults experiencing psychosis by providing education, individualized support, and resiliency-building strategies designed to help clients understand their illness and work toward recovery.
About Us South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or an equivalent degree.
One (1) year of experience working with the adult mental health population.
Intermediate to advanced counseling skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and develop trust with a diverse population.
Ability to conduct interviews and work effectively as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mental Health or Social Services from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience working with the adult mental health population.
Experience providing mental health education, counseling, assessments, or treatment planning.
Duties and Responsibilities Individual Resiliency Training & Client Support
Assist clients in identifying strengths needed to achieve their goals.
Teach clients strategies and skills to build resiliency while coping with psychosis and staying on track with their lives.
Provide a minimum of weekly individual sessions using Navigate Education IRT modules.
Evaluate client progress and document services appropriately.
Treatment Planning & Team Collaboration
Participate in the collaborative treatment planning process.
Participate in weekly team meetings.
Work collaboratively with other providers and community stakeholders.
Participate in client assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.
Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain timely and accurate progress notes, referrals, and assessments.
Complete required documentation related to client services.
Attend required trainings and obtain required certificates.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Supervision & Professional Development
Receive a minimum of one hour of weekly supervision from the Director/Team Leader.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Follow applicable confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, ethical standards, and practice standards.
Additional Duties
Maintain familiarity with the Baker and Marchman Acts.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Intermediate to advanced counseling skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral communication, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to build rapport, develop trust, and conduct effective interviews.
Ability to cultivate positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
Advanced organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of client education, medication compliance, community resources, assessments, and treatment planning.
Ability to appropriately respond to physically or verbally aggressive clients.
Physical Demands
Position requires direct interaction with clients in a mental health treatment setting.
May involve working with clients experiencing behavioral or emotional distress.
Ability to safely respond to challenging client behaviors as required by the position.
Working Conditions
Navigate program environment serving adults with mental health needs.
Frequent interaction with clients, treatment team members, providers, and community stakeholders.
Position is classified as OSHA Class III.
Community-based activities and travel may be required.
Performance Standards Performance will be evaluated based on:
Consistent delivery of weekly individual IRT sessions.
Effectiveness in helping clients understand psychosis and develop resiliency strategies.
Progress toward client-identified goals.
Accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
Effective participation in treatment planning and team meetings.
Compliance with confidentiality, client rights, abuse reporting, ethical, and practice standards.
Professional collaboration with providers, clients, families, and community stakeholders.
Schedule & Work Details Full-Time Position Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on organizational needs) Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL) / community-based as required Pay: $23.50 per hour
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Employment Requirements: Employment with South County Mental Health Center requires compliance with applicable health screening requirements, including a PPD/TB screening. Employees must also receive the annual influenza vaccination or wear a face mask during flu season (October through April), subject to applicable accommodations.
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Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.