Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
The Therapist provides individual and group therapy to adults receiving specialized outpatient care for complex mental health challenges. The role assesses therapeutic needs of clients and families, develops appropriate treatment, and serves as a primary contact and client advocate throughout treatment. The Therapist also coordinates care with the treatment team, referral sources, clinical partners, and other individuals involved in the process. The position is based at Pasadena Villa Outpatient Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. The facility provides outpatient care Monday through Friday for adults age 18 and older, including people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Two schedules are needed and will be discussed during initial screening: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology.
- Full master’s-level licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC.
- At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is stated; the posting specifies “one (2) years” and describes experience with clients with mental health and substance use disorders as strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with clients with mental health and substance use disorders is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Model the organization’s 5 Star Service for clients, team members, referral sources, and families.
- Assess clients’ clinical needs, determine appropriate interventions, and conduct individual and group therapy.
- Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required reports in compliance with applicable state, accreditation, quality, and payer guidelines.
- Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned clients.
- Monitor behavioral interventions and provide skills coaching as needed.
- Conduct assigned specialized groups based on education, training, and experience, and supervise or co-lead groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
- Select interventions that meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships, encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, and set kind, firm limits and boundaries.
- Use verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other staff as needed.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
- Attend weekly clinical, consultation, and business meetings and present assigned cases.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation reflecting ongoing assessment of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
- Communicate client progress and treatment goals and plans to referral sources and, as appropriate, family members, parents, or guardians.
- Document services provided, incident reports, shift reports, and department reports according to policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Multiple career development pathways.
- Company-supported continuing education and certification.
- Multiple health plan design options.
- Flexible dental and vision plan options.
- 100% company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.
- 100% company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
- 100% company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax-savings accounts.
- Team member referral program.
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
