Behavioral Health Therapist

Evara Health • Clearwater, FL

15d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides mental health screening, assessment, brief intervention, crisis intervention, and behavioral health management to Evara Health patients. Working with patients, their families, and primary care providers, the Therapist helps address psychosocial problems that affect health and overall well-being and supports patients in reaching their patient-centered goals. As a member of a care team, the Therapist supports Evara Health’s mission, vision, and goals and helps enhance patient-centered care.

The role includes conducting screenings and psychosocial assessments, providing brief therapy and crisis support, advocating for patients, coordinating follow-up care and referrals, and planning or implementing psychosocial and community programs. The Therapist collaborates with care teams and community partners, participates in meetings and case reviews, provides education to colleagues and partners, and maintains accurate, confidential records in line with established workflows and applicable requirements.

The position requires a master’s degree accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, at least one year of experience, an unrestricted Florida LCSW or LMHC license, and current BLS certification. Healthcare-setting experience is preferred. A Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, such as social work or clinical mental health counseling.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Current, unrestricted Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings, psychosocial assessments, and patient evaluations using standardized tools and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support for patients experiencing grief, trauma, chronic health challenges, or life transitions.
• Help patients and families address barriers to care, understand treatment options, and navigate changes in health, family dynamics, and daily life.
• Coordinate continuity of care, arrange follow-up appointments, and connect patients with internal and external referrals, community resources, and appropriate levels of care.
• Assist with Baker Act processes and provide crisis support as needed.
• Plan and implement psychosocial, community, and social programs in accordance with Evara Health grant requirements, contracts, and service mandates.
• Collaborate with primary care teams, employees, and community partners to address care gaps, support treatment goals, and improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in team huddles, meetings, committees, and case reviews; provide in-service presentations and serve as a resource to colleagues and community partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with established workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Follow evidence-based standards of care and comply with Evara Health, HIPAA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements while delivering respectful, patient-centered service.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents; additional benefits and wellness resources.
• Employer retirement contributions of up to 4% of salary, with retirement-planning guidance and resources.
• Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, and conferences.
• Quarterly incentive opportunities for eligible employees based on organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career development and advancement opportunities, including training programs and opportunities to take on greater responsibility or move into leadership or other roles.
• Employee picnics, appreciation events, monthly theme days, celebrations, organization-wide events, and opportunities to share feedback.

What This Job Offers

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