Outpatient Therapist- Non-Licensed

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare • Kissimmee, FL

3d

About The Position

Provide therapeutic services to Adult and Children Outpatient clients in office and school environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Profession with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV, 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 work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Ability read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
• Travel to assigned school sites as part of service delivery.
• Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, 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 positions that require 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)
• PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when 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.
• Deliver therapy services both in-office and within school environments as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required by the Clinical Directors.
• Attend all mandatory training per agency policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees