Licensed Therapist

Wellness Resource Center•Boca Raton, FL

5d•$73,985

About The Position

Wellness Resource Center is hiring a full-time, salaried Licensed Therapist. The role provides psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families with diagnosed emotional and mental disorders, including therapy, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and discharge or after-care planning. The therapist maintains an assigned caseload, documents services, and collaborates with the treatment team and other staff to support each patient’s treatment plan. Services may be provided in an inpatient or patient setting. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, and starting pay is $73,985. The position requires a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field; six or more years of therapist experience, including two or more years with the facility’s specific population; and state or national professional therapy licensure. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required, with training available upon hire. First aid may be required depending on the state or facility. A Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Six or more years of experience as a therapist, including 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.
Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required, depending on the state or facility.

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 the patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Create initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising it as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services according to 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 assist in educating and training staff on 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 activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints; prioritize patient safety.