Clinical Therapist – First Responder Program

The Florida House • Deerfield Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Therapist provides patient care as directed by the Director of Clinical Services, Assistant Clinical Director, Program Director, or Program Lead. The role focuses on trauma-informed behavioral healthcare, including assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic sessions, care coordination, collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, and discharge planning. The therapist also contributes to program development and quality improvement while maintaining compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Florida LCSW or LMHC license; LMFT or CAP-only certifications are not eligible.
• Formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with trauma-affected individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and establish individualized treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and adjust trauma-focused treatment plans.
• Monitor client progress and modify interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive, integrated client care.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide therapeutic individual, family, and group sessions, coordinate care with referral sources, collaborate with the treatment team, and assist with discharge planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time