Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health, Baptist Nassau

Baptist Health System, Inc. • BMG - Yulee North 17, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join its Behavioral Health team at the Baptist Nassau campus. The therapist evaluates, treats, and supports the mental and emotional well-being of older adults, including people experiencing dementia, depression, anxiety, grief, or behavioral disturbances associated with cognitive decline or chronic illness. The role provides clinically necessary, evidence-based care to patients referred for mental health services.

The therapist conducts intakes and assessments, assigns diagnoses using DSM criteria, and develops treatment plans. The position also involves completing authorization requests as needed, maintaining current medical records, documenting treatment progress according to Joint Commission standards, and using the electronic medical record efficiently. The therapist must maintain state professional licensure and credentialing with insurance panels, and be able to develop rapport with patients.

This is a full-time, day-shift hybrid position working two days in the office and three days remotely. The primary location is BMG - Yulee North 17, 851042 US Highway 17, Yulee, Florida 32097.

Requirements

• Valid Florida LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure is required; registered interns will not be considered.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Master's degree (MS/MA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment.
• Assign diagnoses and develop treatment plans for patients referred for mental health services.
• Provide clinically necessary, evidence-based treatment.
• Complete authorization requests as needed and maintain up-to-date medical records.
• Maintain state professional licensure and credentialing with insurance panels.
• Develop rapport with patients.
• Assess and diagnose patients using DSM criteria.
• Document treatment progress in keeping with Joint Commission standards.
• Use the electronic medical record efficiently.

What This Job Offers

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