Mental Health Therapist (School-Based)

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Health Connect America is seeking a Therapist II to provide evidence-based mental health services to children, families, and other clients. The therapist conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapy and crisis intervention, and collaborates with clients, families, schools, healthcare providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community resources. The role supports meaningful client outcomes while maintaining professional standards and complying with payer, regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Depending on location and program needs, the therapist may participate in outreach, referral development, and care coordination. For clinicians providing services in North Carolina, responsibilities may include health promotion, care coordination, transitional care management, and connecting clients with community resources. Community-based service delivery may require a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance when applicable.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current Florida credential as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI), LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• At least one year of experience working with children and/or families; internships and volunteer experience count.
• Experience conducting assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy services.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment models, trauma-informed care, and mental health services best practices.
• Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams while managing a diverse caseload.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance for community-based service delivery, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and use standardized tools to identify client needs, establish diagnoses when appropriate, and guide treatment planning.
• Develop treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives in collaboration with individuals, families, and treatment team members.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based interventions for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders, and other emotional challenges.
• Monitor client progress, maintain consistent contact and follow-up, adjust treatment plans as needed, and coordinate referrals to resources and support services.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, and coordinate with emergency resources when necessary.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and comply with payer, regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, families, schools, healthcare providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community resources to deliver person-centered care.
• Depending on location and program needs, participate in outreach, referral development, and care coordination.
• For North Carolina services, potentially provide health promotion, care coordination, transitional care management, and connections to community resources.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including eight mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
• Access to a Health Navigator.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering savings and everyday perks.

What This Job Offers

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