Mental Health Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health•Maitland, FL

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is part of Discovery Behavioral Health’s Mental Health Disorder Division, providing evidence-based and inclusive treatment. The Therapist works within a multidisciplinary team to provide treatment according to the Discovery Clinical Model. The role supports patient safety and treatment through milieu interventions, psychoeducational and process-oriented groups, clinical assessments, individual and family therapy, and case management. The position is full-time, on-site in Maitland, Florida, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Compensation depends on level: Associate Therapist, $52,000–$65,000; fully licensed Therapist, $60,000–$75,000; Senior Therapist, $65,000–$85,000. Florida employment offers are contingent on completion of a required Care Provider Background Screening.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
Completion of state requirements and a state license to conduct therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical documentation timely throughout the course of treatment.
Carry a caseload of 5–6 patients in RTC or 10–15 patients in OP.
Facilitate admission assessments and welcome new patients through the admission process.
Support expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate weekly treatment goals with team members.
Conduct the appropriate number of weekly therapy sessions, including family or support-system sessions aligned with each patient’s level of care.
Facilitate process-oriented and psychoeducation groups one to two times daily in RTC and two to four times daily in OP.
Facilitate multi-family groups, family programs, and/or family weekends.
Provide utilization reviews to insurance companies and clinical information for initial and continuing-stay authorizations.
Remain appropriately accessible to family members and loved ones, returning calls and emails within two hours during business hours and within 24–48 hours at other times.
Assess patients for suicidality and potential danger to themselves or others.
Provide additional clinical support to other clinical team members in their absence, as needed.
Communicate with the Utilization Review and Business departments regarding authorization and payment.
Begin discharge planning on the day of admission.
Conduct discharge sessions to ensure patients understand and have their coping skills, transition plans, and resources in place.
Confirm discharge appointments with patients and loved ones before discharge.
Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers at admission, midpoint, and discharge to support continuity of care.
Facilitate transfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
Participate in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
Effectively manage crises in sessions and the milieu.
Support milieu staff in their interactions with patients and loved ones.
Collaborate with the treatment team and milieu staff to maintain high clinical quality.
For RTC positions, provide facility on-call support at least once per month, return program calls within 20 minutes while on call, and communicate pertinent facility issues to the On Call Administrator or Regional Director.