Outpatient Therapist- Licensed

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide therapeutic services to Adult and Children Outpatient clients. The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of FL as a LMHC with a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
Knowledge of DSM-5, Baker Act Law, Medicaid requirements and standards, DCF requirements and standards.
Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population.
Ability to work face-to-face with consumers in a fast paced and often stressful environment.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
A valid Class E Drivers’ License for driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)

Responsibilities

Assess patient’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the Outpatient Programs and continuously assess throughout the patient’s treatment.
Develop treatment plans addressing the specific needs of the patient with individualized and measureable goals for treatment.
Plan, prepare, and execute individual and group interventions to assist the patients in reaching their therapeutic goals.
Complete the necessary documentation regarding the patient’s status, responses to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals.
Staff cases with Medical Director, Program Director, and the treatment team to provide effective multidisciplinary treatment.
Assist Clinical Director with reviewing and signing clinical documentation for unlicensed staff.
Provide professional feedback to clinicians regarding quality of documentation and treatment.
Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy as needed to address the specific goals of the patients.
Provide individual, group and family interventions for mental health and substance use issues as appropriate.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Park Place Behavioral Health Care.
Attend all mandatory training per agency policy.
Maintain confidentiality of clients.
Performs other duties required by Supervisor.