Psych Therapist

Larkin Community Hospital • Hollywood, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist provides clinical mental health services to patients admitted to an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. The Therapist conducts psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and Stanley Brown Discharge Safety Plan, develops individualized treatment plans, facilitates therapeutic groups, and provides individual and family therapy as needed. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Therapist supports stabilization, crisis intervention, and discharge planning to promote recovery and continuity of care. Services are delivered in accordance with hospital policies, Florida regulations, and professional ethical standards.

Requirements

• Registered Intern or Licensed counselor/ Social Worker in the state of Florida
• BLS Certification American Heart Association
• At least 1 year of experience providing therapeutic recreation services in Behavioral health, Psychiatric care, Substance use treatment or Inpatient hospital setting
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Therapeutic recreation processes and interventions
• Group facilitation and therapeutic communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience specifically in acute inpatient psychiatry
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or coping skills groups
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented behavioral health models
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments.
• Administers Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and Stanley Brown Discharge Safety Plan.
• Develops individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitates therapeutic groups.
• Provides individual and family therapy as needed.
• Supports stabilization, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures services are delivered in accordance with hospital policies, Florida regulations, and professional ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed