MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - PRN

UHS•Bradenton, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist to work Per Diem. Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home. We are located in Manatee County. Southwest Florida offer a diverse mix of lifestyle options. While most people think of sandy beaches, waterfront views and golf courses when you mention Southwest Florida, this area on Florida’s Gulf Coast is rich in lifestyle diversity. From walkable downtowns to communities with art and cultural influences to equestrian ranches, Southwest Florida has something for everyone to love. Manatee County is an hour or two away from some of the state’s large metropolitan areas. From young professionals to a growing family, the area has plenty of activities for every individual. Visit us online at: https://www.palmshoresbhc.com The Therapist is a key member of the Palm Shores Treatment Team who will be responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients. The Therapist provides counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups. Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team and coordinating their discharge.

Requirements

Experienced Trauma-Focused Therapy, Neurodivergent disorders, PTSD, mood disorders bipolar.
Good verbal and written communication skills in order to document assessments, treatment planning and interventions into a meaningful document. Must be able to communicate with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, managed care representatives, children, adolescents, adults, and patient families in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics and techniques as related to cultural, social, economic, communication and role expectations within family systems.
Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the overall treatment plan.
Employees assigned to children and adolescents must have the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of child and adolescent needs, knowledge of growth and developmental stages and must possess an understanding of the range of treatment needed by this age group.
Current license from the State of Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or Registered Intern in the aforementioned fields preferred.
One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with children and/or adolescents.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling.
Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening and Pre-employment Drug Test.

Responsibilities

conducting therapeutic services for patients
providing counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups
interviewing and developing the psychological history
assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family
developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries
acting as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility
acting as their advocate with the treatment team and coordinating their discharge