Licensed Therapist

Acadia Healthcare•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Wellness Resource Center is seeking a full-time Licensed Therapist passionate about behavioral health and supporting people in the community. This is a full-time salaried position with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule and pay starting at $73,985. The therapist provides treatment to individuals and families with diagnosed emotional and mental disorders, develops and updates treatment and discharge plans, maintains clinical documentation and a caseload, and collaborates with the treatment team. Services may be provided in an inpatient or patient setting. The position may also include case management, staff education, training, and coordination of clinical activities. Applicants must hold a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field, have at least six years of therapist experience including at least two years with the facility's specific population, and hold state or national professional therapy licensure. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required; training is available upon hire. First aid may be required depending on state or facility. The position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Six or more years of experience as a therapist.
Two or more years of experience with the facility's specific population.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Must undergo a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services in accordance with patient treatment plans.
Provide services in an inpatient or patient setting, as applicable.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
May educate and train staff in behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
May coordinate other clinical and direct patient care personnel and provide direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; prioritize patient safety.