Outpatient Therapist for Adults

Acadia•Ft. Myers, FL

About The Position

Park Royal Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Outpatient Therapist for adults to provide compassionate, high-quality therapeutic services to individuals and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. The therapist delivers evidence-based interventions, contributes to individualized treatment planning, and supports continuity of care through discharge coordination. The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team and a commitment to patient-centered, recovery-focused care. Services may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The therapist uses psychotherapeutic techniques to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders; conducts individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate; assesses patients and develops treatment and discharge plans; documents services; and maintains an assigned caseload. The role also includes participation in treatment team meetings, case management and after-care planning, referrals, and potentially staff education, crisis-intervention training, and training of new clinical staff or interns. A positive, empathetic, and professional approach is expected, with patient safety as a priority.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
At least four years of experience as a therapist.
At least two years of experience with the facility's specific population.
State or national licensure, or an intern license, for professional therapy providers.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services aligned with patient treatment plans.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
Evaluate patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
As needed, educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
As needed, coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
As needed, assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.