Behavioral Health Counselor

Planned Parenthood • Gainesville, FL

5h • $0 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Florida is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to join its Behavioral Health team. This is a full-time, hybrid position providing virtual/Telehealth services and in-person care at the Kissimmee Health Center. The position is expected to begin with at least one onsite day per week, with the possibility of additional onsite coverage as patient volume and program needs change. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Kissimmee and report onsite as scheduled.

The counselor provides trauma-informed behavioral health assessments and psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches appropriate to their training, experience, and scope of practice and competence. Services address outpatient behavioral health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment and relationship concerns, identity-related distress, and reproductive and sexual health concerns. The counselor may facilitate or co-facilitate group therapy, conduct screenings and assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain accurate clinical and billing documentation using established EHR workflows.

The role requires practice consistent with professional, ethical, organizational, and Florida regulatory standards. The counselor collaborates with Behavioral Health and other care team members and participates in team meetings, consultation, supervision as applicable, trainings, onboarding, program development, wellness initiatives, and community outreach as needed. Scheduling flexibility is required, including the possibility of future Saturday work based on patient volume, program needs, and health center operations.

Candidates must hold an active Florida behavioral health credential as a Registered Intern or independently licensed clinician. Registered Interns provide services under supervision and must maintain applicable Florida Board registration and supervision requirements. A Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is a condition of employment.

Planned Parenthood of Florida's mission is to provide exceptional sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, through education, advocacy, and clinical services that are affordable, accessible, and available to all people in the community. The organization emphasizes respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Florida behavioral health credential as a Registered Intern or independently licensed clinician.
• Registered Intern candidates must hold active Florida Board registration applicable to their discipline and maintain required supervision and registration requirements.
• Clinical experience providing behavioral health services through employment, practicum, internship, or post-graduate clinical practice.
• Experience providing trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health care.
• Ability to provide services effectively in virtual and in-person clinical settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood's mission and values.
• Comfort discussing sexuality, reproductive health, pregnancy options, and related topics openly, inclusively, and respectfully.
• Meet applicable training, supervision, continuing education, credentialing, and/or licensure requirements based on credential status.
• Ability to work virtually and onsite at the Kissimmee Health Center as scheduled, and flexibility for potential Saturday scheduling.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Kissimmee and be able to report onsite as scheduled.
• Registered Intern clinicians must practice within their individual scope of practice and scope of competence.
• Pass a Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.
• Strong professional and clinical integrity; cultural humility and a trauma-informed, person-centered approach; strong communication and collaboration skills; conscientious and thorough documentation and service delivery; adaptability and dependability; and willingness to seek consultation when needs fall outside experience or scope of competence.

Nice To Haves

• Florida independent licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for candidates applying through the independently licensed clinician track.
• Two or more years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, reproductive and sexual health concerns, perinatal mental health, or other relevant specialty populations.
• Experience or training in CBT, DBT-informed interventions, ACT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused interventions.
• EMDR certification or other relevant specialty clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health assessments and psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches suited to the clinician's training, experience, and scope of practice and competence.
• Provide virtual/Telehealth care and in-person services at the Kissimmee Health Center.
• Treat outpatient behavioral health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment concerns, relationship concerns, identity-related distress, and reproductive and sexual health concerns.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group therapy based on patient needs, program priorities, and clinician competency.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments and complete documentation using established EHR workflows and templates.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate appropriate internal and external referrals and resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing documentation, and discharge documentation.
• Practice within applicable professional, ethical, organizational, and Florida regulatory standards.
• Participate in Behavioral Health team meetings, clinical consultation, supervision as applicable, trainings, onboarding activities, program development, wellness initiatives, and community outreach as needed.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health and other care team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility, including potential future Saturday work based on patient volume, program needs, and health center operations.
• For Registered Intern clinicians, participate in required clinical supervision and consultation and maintain compliance with applicable Florida Board supervision and registration requirements.

Benefits

• Eligible for applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire.
• Paid Time Off accrues immediately and may be used after 90 full days of employment.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level